Rey vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

English American Jewish

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Rey Rank #823

Rae Rank #1,260

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #1260 for Rae.

Is Rey or Rae more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Rae at #1260 in the United States.

What do Rey and Rae mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Rey and Rae boy or girl names?

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