Rey vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Rey Rank #823

Thaddeus Rank #850

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Rey or Thaddeus more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Rey and Thaddeus mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Rey and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.