Rei vs Taven

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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Taven

Boy #3,900 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"modern invented name, possibly eight (from Octavian)"

Origin: American/Latin

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,900
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tave, Tav

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Rei Rank #3,800
Taven Rank #3,900

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #3900 for Taven.

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

Taven ___

  • Taven James
  • Taven Lee
  • Taven Cole
  • Taven River
  • Taven Gray
  • Taven Wolf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rei

Kai Sora Haru Ryu Suki

If you choose Taven

Haven Raven Caven Javen Savannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rei or Taven more popular?

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Taven at #3900 in the United States.

What do Rei and Taven mean?

Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin). Taven means "modern invented name, possibly eight (from Octavian)" (American/Latin origin).

Are Rei and Taven boy or girl names?

Rei is primarily a boy name. Taven is primarily a boy name.

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