Rey vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Rey Rank #823

Shepard Rank #942

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Rey or Shepard more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Rey and Shepard mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Rey and Shepard boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.