Henrique vs Rei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henrique

Boy #3,660 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,660
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Henri, Ricky, Rique

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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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

Henrique Rank #3,660
Rei Rank #3,800

Henrique is more popular, ranked #3660 vs #3800 for Rei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henrique ___

  • Henrique Antonio
  • Henrique Carlos
  • Henrique Luis
  • Henrique Eduardo
  • Henrique Manuel
  • Henrique Rafael

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 Henrique

Beatriz Fernando Isabel Carolina Rodrigo

If you choose Rei

Kai Sora Haru Ryu Suki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henrique or Rei more popular?

Henrique is more popular, ranked #3660 compared to Rei at #3800 in the United States.

What do Henrique and Rei mean?

Henrique means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Henrique and Rei boy or girl names?

Henrique is primarily a boy name. Rei is primarily a boy name.

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