Emma vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2
Total SSA Count: 13,485
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Em, Emmy

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Similar Names

Olivia Aurora Bailey Harper

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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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Yousef Dillon Abram Dutton

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Rey Rank #823

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #823 for Rey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

Emma Rose
Emma Grace
Emma Jane
Emma Louise
Emma Kate
Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Rey

Luna Sol Diego Valentina Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Rey more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Emma and Rey mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Emma and Rey boy or girl names?

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

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