Joan vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Joan Rank #1,014

Rey Rank #823

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #1014 for Joan.

Is Joan or Rey more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Joan at #1014 in the United States.

What do Joan and Rey mean?

Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Joan and Rey boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.