Rey vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Rey Rank #823

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Rey or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Rey and Jefferson mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Rey and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.