Rey vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Rey Rank #823

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Rey or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Rey and Lee mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Rey and Lee boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.