Rey vs Wes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Rey Rank #823

Wes Rank #745

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Rey or Wes more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Rey and Wes mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Rey and Wes boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.