Rei vs Strider

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

Strider

Boy #3,638 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who strides, ranger, wanderer"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,638
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rei Rank #3,800
Strider Rank #3,638

Strider is more popular, ranked #3638 vs #3800 for Rei.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rei or Strider more popular?

Strider is more popular, ranked #3638 compared to Rei at #3800 in the United States.

What do Rei and Strider mean?

Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin). Strider means "one who strides, ranger, wanderer" (Old English origin).

Are Rei and Strider boy or girl names?

Rei is primarily a boy name. Strider is primarily a boy name.

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