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Reyes vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reyes

Boy #3,548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"kings, monarchs"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,548
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#777
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Reyes Rank #3,548
Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #3548 for Reyes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reyes or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Reyes at #3548 in the United States.

What do Reyes and Ray mean?

Reyes means "kings, monarchs" (Spanish origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Reyes and Ray boy or girl names?

Reyes is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.

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