Ash vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,152
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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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

Ash Rank #1,152
Rey Rank #823

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #1152 for Ash.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ash ___

  • Ash River
  • Ash James
  • Ash Oliver
  • Ash Everett
  • Ash Cole
  • Ash 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 Ash

Fox Wren Ivy Reed Sage

If you choose Rey

Luna Sol Diego Valentina Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ash or Rey more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Ash at #1152 in the United States.

What do Ash and Rey mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Ash and Rey boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.

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