James vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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James Rank #2,583

Rey Rank #823

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #2583 for James.

Is James or Rey more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to James at #2583 in the United States.

What do James and Rey mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are James and Rey boy or girl names?

James is primarily a girl name. Rey is primarily a boy name.