Berlyn vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berlyn

Girl #5,936 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Berlin; swamp, marsh (Slavic root of Berlin)"

Origin: Slavic via German

Cultural Roots

American English-speaking (contemporary)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,936
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Berly, Lyn, Bea

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Berlyn Rank #5,936
Rey Rank #823

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #5936 for Berlyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berlyn ___

  • Berlyn Grace
  • Berlyn Mae
  • Berlyn Rose
  • Berlyn Jade
  • Berlyn Skye
  • Berlyn Quinn

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 Berlyn

Brooklyn London Phoenix Lennon Sloane

If you choose Rey

Luna Sol Diego Valentina Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berlyn or Rey more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Berlyn at #5936 in the United States.

What do Berlyn and Rey mean?

Berlyn means "from Berlin; swamp, marsh (Slavic root of Berlin)" (Slavic via German origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Berlyn and Rey boy or girl names?

Berlyn is primarily a girl name. Rey is primarily a boy name.

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