Rey vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Rey Rank #823

Zen Rank #959

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Rey or Zen more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Rey and Zen mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Rey and Zen boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.