Nilo vs Reyes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nilo

Boy #3,651 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Old Irish via Finnish

Cultural Roots

Finnish Spanish Italian East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,651
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni

Playground Safety Score

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Reyes

Boy #3,548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"kings, monarchs"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,548
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rey

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nilo Rank #3,651
Reyes Rank #3,548

Reyes is more popular, ranked #3548 vs #3651 for Nilo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nilo ___

  • Nilo James
  • Nilo Alexander
  • Nilo River
  • Nilo Kai
  • Nilo Hugo
  • Nilo Felix

Reyes ___

  • Reyes Antonio
  • Reyes Miguel
  • Reyes Carlos
  • Reyes Eduardo
  • Reyes Luis
  • Reyes Marco

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nilo

Milo Nico Leo Theo Zara

If you choose Reyes

Cruz Rivera Elena Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nilo or Reyes more popular?

Reyes is more popular, ranked #3548 compared to Nilo at #3651 in the United States.

What do Nilo and Reyes mean?

Nilo means "champion, cloud" (Old Irish via Finnish origin). Reyes means "kings, monarchs" (Spanish origin).

Are Nilo and Reyes boy or girl names?

Nilo is primarily a boy name. Reyes is primarily a boy name.

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