Davis vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Dav

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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

Davis Rank #646
Rey Rank #823

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #823 for Rey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davis ___

  • Davis James
  • Davis Lee
  • Davis Gray
  • Davis Cole
  • Davis Scott
  • Davis Flynn

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 Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

If you choose Rey

Luna Sol Diego Valentina Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Rey more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Davis and Rey mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Davis and Rey boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.

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