Newton vs Rei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Newton Rank #3,968
Rei Rank #3,800

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #3968 for Newton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Newton ___

  • Newton James
  • Newton Alexander
  • Newton William
  • Newton Theodore
  • Newton Charles

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 Newton

Darwin Edison Ada Tesla Galileo

If you choose Rei

Kai Sora Haru Ryu Suki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newton or Rei more popular?

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Newton at #3968 in the United States.

What do Newton and Rei mean?

Newton means "new town" (Old English origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Newton and Rei boy or girl names?

Newton is primarily a boy name. Rei is primarily a boy name.

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