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Rei vs Wright

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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Wright

Boy #4,274 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"craftsman, skilled maker"

Origin: Old English wyrhta

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,274
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rei Rank #3,800
Wright Rank #4,274

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #4274 for Wright.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rei or Wright more popular?

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Wright at #4274 in the United States.

What do Rei and Wright mean?

Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin). Wright means "craftsman, skilled maker" (Old English wyrhta origin).

Are Rei and Wright boy or girl names?

Rei is primarily a boy name. Wright is primarily a boy name.

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