Rey vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Rey Rank #823

Ira Rank #978

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Rey or Ira more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Rey and Ira mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rey and Ira boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.