Jimmy vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
282
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jim

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jimmy Rank #860
Rey Rank #823

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jimmy ___

  • Jimmy Dean
  • Jimmy Ray
  • Jimmy Lee
  • Jimmy Jack
  • Jimmy Dale
  • Jimmy Wayne

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 Jimmy

Bobby Billy Tommy Ricky Peggy

If you choose Rey

Luna Sol Diego Valentina Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jimmy or Rey more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Jimmy and Rey mean?

Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Jimmy and Rey boy or girl names?

Jimmy is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.

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