Anders vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#835
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Ander

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Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#823
Total SSA Count
303
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anders Rank #835
Rey Rank #823

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #835 for Anders.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anders ___

  • Anders James
  • Anders Erik
  • Anders Lars
  • Anders Bjorn
  • Anders Cole
  • Anders Reid

Rey ___

  • Rey Alexander
  • Rey Miguel
  • Rey Antonio
  • Rey James
  • Rey Cruz
  • Rey Luis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anders

Soren Magnus Astrid Ingrid Lars

If you choose Rey

Luna Sol Diego Valentina Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anders or Rey more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Anders and Rey mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Anders and Rey boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.

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