Rey vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Rey Rank #823

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Rey or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Rey and Nelson mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Rey and Nelson boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.