Rey vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Rey Rank #823

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Rey or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Rey and Richard mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Rey and Richard boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.