Rey vs Ernesto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Boy #897 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"earnest, serious, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

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Rey Rank #823

Ernesto Rank #897

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #897 for Ernesto.

Is Rey or Ernesto more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Ernesto at #897 in the United States.

What do Rey and Ernesto mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Ernesto means "earnest, serious, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Rey and Ernesto boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Ernesto is primarily a boy name.