Matheo vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matheo

Boy #857 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#857
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Teo, Matt, Mattie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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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Popularity Comparison

Matheo Rank #857
Rey Rank #823

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #857 for Matheo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matheo ___

  • Matheo James
  • Matheo Luis
  • Matheo Andres
  • Matheo Sebastian
  • Matheo Rafael
  • Matheo Antonio

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 Matheo

Lucas Santiago Emilio Valentina Isabella

If you choose Rey

Luna Sol Diego Valentina Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matheo or Rey more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Matheo at #857 in the United States.

What do Matheo and Rey mean?

Matheo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Matheo and Rey boy or girl names?

Matheo is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.

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