Rey vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

English Spanish Italian American

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Rey Rank #823

Ricky Rank #830

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Rey or Ricky more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Rey and Ricky mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Rey and Ricky boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.