Karsten vs Rei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rei

Boy #3,800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"courtesy, respect, gratitude"

Origin: Japanese kanji 礼

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,800
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Karsten Rank #3,906
Rei Rank #3,800

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #3906 for Karsten.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karsten or Rei more popular?

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Karsten at #3906 in the United States.

What do Karsten and Rei mean?

Karsten means "follower of Christ, Christian" (Latin origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Karsten and Rei boy or girl names?

Karsten is primarily a boy name. Rei is primarily a boy name.

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