Rey vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Rey Rank #823

Alec Rank #880

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Rey or Alec more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Rey and Alec mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Rey and Alec boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.