Rey vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Arabic

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Rey Rank #823

Salem Rank #635

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Rey or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Rey and Salem mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rey and Salem boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.