Jiren vs Rei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jiren

Boy #3,981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful, compassionate (fictional origin)"

Origin: Japanese/Fictional

Cultural Roots

Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,981
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jir, Jiy, Jiie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Jiren Rank #3,981
Rei Rank #3,800

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #3981 for Jiren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jiren ___

  • Jiren Kai
  • Jiren Zen
  • Jiren Lee
  • Jiren Marcus
  • Jiren Dante

Rei ___

  • Rei James
  • Rei Thomas
  • Rei Alexander
  • Rei Kenji
  • Rei Haruki
  • Rei Jun

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Rei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jiren or Rei more popular?

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Jiren at #3981 in the United States.

What do Jiren and Rei mean?

Jiren means "powerful, compassionate (fictional origin)" (Japanese/Fictional origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Jiren and Rei boy or girl names?

Jiren is primarily a boy name. Rei is primarily a boy name.

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