Rei vs Rich

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

✓ All Clear
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Rich

Boy #3,984 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"powerful ruler, brave power"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,984
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Rei Rank #3,800
Rich Rank #3,984

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #3984 for Rich.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rei ___

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

Rich ___

  • Rich James
  • Rich Lee
  • Rich Allen
  • Rich Thomas
  • Rich Michael
  • Rich Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rei

Kai Sora Haru Ryu Suki

If you choose Rich

Jack Bill Bob Ed Fred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rei or Rich more popular?

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Rich at #3984 in the United States.

What do Rei and Rich mean?

Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin). Rich means "powerful ruler, brave power" (Old German origin).

Are Rei and Rich boy or girl names?

Rei is primarily a boy name. Rich is primarily a boy name.

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