Santos vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Santos

Boy #832 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"saints, the holy ones"

Origin: Latin sanctus (holy)

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino Italian

✓ All Clear

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

✓ All Clear

Santos Rank #832

Rey Rank #823

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #832 for Santos.

Is Santos or Rey more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Santos at #832 in the United States.

What do Santos and Rey mean?

Santos means "saints, the holy ones" (Latin sanctus (holy) origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Santos and Rey boy or girl names?

Santos is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.