Rey vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

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Rey Rank #823

Melvin Rank #876

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Rey or Melvin more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Rey and Melvin mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Rey and Melvin boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.