Rey vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

✓ All Clear

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Rey Rank #823

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Rey or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Rey and Sam mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rey and Sam boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.