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Rei vs Blu

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

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Blu

Boy #3,793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the color blue, sky"

Origin: Old French 'bleu' via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,793
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rei Rank #3,800
Blu Rank #3,793

Blu is more popular, ranked #3793 vs #3800 for Rei.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rei or Blu more popular?

Blu is more popular, ranked #3793 compared to Rei at #3800 in the United States.

What do Rei and Blu mean?

Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin). Blu means "the color blue, sky" (Old French 'bleu' via Germanic origin).

Are Rei and Blu boy or girl names?

Rei is primarily a boy name. Blu is primarily a boy name.

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