Rei vs Samari

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

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Samari

Girl #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"guardian, watch mountain"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,392
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sami, Mari

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Popularity Comparison

Rei Rank #3,800
Samari Rank #2,392

Samari is more popular, ranked #2392 vs #3800 for Rei.

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

Samari ___

  • Samari Grace
  • Samari Rose
  • Samari Lynn
  • Samari Nicole
  • Samari Jade
  • Samari Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rei

Kai Sora Haru Ryu Suki

If you choose Samari

Amari Kai Zion Maliyah Jaxon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rei or Samari more popular?

Samari is more popular, ranked #2392 compared to Rei at #3800 in the United States.

What do Rei and Samari mean?

Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin). Samari means "guardian, watch mountain" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rei and Samari boy or girl names?

Rei is primarily a boy name. Samari is primarily a girl name.

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