Willow vs Rei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rei

Boy #3,800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"courtesy, respect, gratitude"

Origin: Japanese kanji 礼

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,800
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Willow Rank #3,688
Rei Rank #3,800

Willow is more popular, ranked #3688 vs #3800 for Rei.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Willow or Rei more popular?

Willow is more popular, ranked #3688 compared to Rei at #3800 in the United States.

What do Willow and Rei mean?

Willow means "willow tree, graceful and flexible" (Old English origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Willow and Rei boy or girl names?

Willow is primarily a boy name. Rei is primarily a boy name.

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