Darrion 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Darrion Rank #3,702
Rei Rank #3,800

Darrion is more popular, ranked #3702 vs #3800 for Rei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrion ___

  • Darrion James
  • Darrion Lee
  • Darrion Michael
  • Darrion Wayne
  • Darrion Ray
  • Darrion Andre

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 Darrion

Jordan Jaylen Marcus Brianna Destiny

If you choose Rei

Kai Sora Haru Ryu Suki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrion or Rei more popular?

Darrion is more popular, ranked #3702 compared to Rei at #3800 in the United States.

What do Darrion and Rei mean?

Darrion means "great oak, strength" (Celtic/Gaelic origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Darrion and Rei boy or girl names?

Darrion is primarily a boy name. Rei is primarily a boy name.

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