Jairo vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jairo

Boy #936 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God enlightens, he shines"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Brazilian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#936
Total SSA Count
246
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jai, Jair

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jairo Rank #936
Rey Rank #823

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #936 for Jairo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jairo ___

  • Jairo Antonio
  • Jairo Luis
  • Jairo Miguel
  • Jairo Eduardo
  • Jairo Fernando
  • Jairo Andrés

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 Jairo

Emilio Valentina Sebastián Gabriela Ángel

If you choose Rey

Luna Sol Diego Valentina Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jairo or Rey more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Jairo at #936 in the United States.

What do Jairo and Rey mean?

Jairo means "God enlightens, he shines" (Hebrew origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Jairo and Rey boy or girl names?

Jairo is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.

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