Rey vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

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Rey Rank #823

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Rey or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Rey and Shawn mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Rey and Shawn boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.