Rey vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Rey Rank #823

James Rank #2,583

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #2583 for James.

Is Rey or James more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to James at #2583 in the United States.

What do Rey and James mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rey and James boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a girl name.