Emery vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emery

Girl #70 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious, brave"

Origin: Old Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70
Total SSA Count
3,197
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

Emery Rank #70
Rey Rank #823

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 vs #823 for Rey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emery ___

  • Emery Grace
  • Emery Rose
  • Emery Claire
  • Emery June
  • Emery Kate
  • Emery Jade

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 Emery

Avery Hayden Parker Riley Quinn

If you choose Rey

Luna Sol Diego Valentina Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emery or Rey more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Emery and Rey mean?

Emery means "industrious, brave" (Old Germanic origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Emery and Rey boy or girl names?

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

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