Champ vs Rei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Champ

Boy #3,963 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"champion, victorious one"

Origin: Old French/Latin (campio)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,963
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cha, Chy, Chie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
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Popularity Comparison

Champ Rank #3,963
Rei Rank #3,800

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #3963 for Champ.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Champ ___

  • Champ James
  • Champ Louis
  • Champ Lee
  • Champ Michael
  • Champ Thomas
  • Champ Alexander

Rei ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Champ or Rei more popular?

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Champ at #3963 in the United States.

What do Champ and Rei mean?

Champ means "champion, victorious one" (Old French/Latin (campio) origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Champ and Rei boy or girl names?

Champ is primarily a boy name. Rei is primarily a boy name.

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