Rei vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rei

Boy #3,800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"courtesy, respect, gratitude"

Origin: Japanese kanji 礼

Japanese American Brazilian

✓ All Clear

Girl #4,924 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beam of light"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Rei Rank #3,800

Ray Rank #4,924

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #4924 for Ray.

Is Rei or Ray more popular?

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Ray at #4924 in the United States.

What do Rei and Ray mean?

Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin). Ray means "beam of light" (Old French origin).

Are Rei and Ray boy or girl names?

Rei is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a girl name.