Cary 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

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Popularity Comparison

Cary Rank #3,642
Rei Rank #3,800

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 vs #3800 for Rei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cary ___

  • Cary James
  • Cary Michael
  • Cary Thomas
  • Cary William
  • Cary Robert
  • Cary Allen

Rei ___

  • Rei James
  • Rei Thomas
  • Rei Alexander
  • Rei Kenji
  • Rei Haruki
  • Rei Jun

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cary

Gary Barry Terry Larry Mary

If you choose Rei

Kai Sora Haru Ryu Suki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cary or Rei more popular?

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 compared to Rei at #3800 in the United States.

What do Cary and Rei mean?

Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Cary and Rei boy or girl names?

Cary is primarily a boy name. Rei is primarily a boy name.

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