Rei vs Wallen

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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Wallen

Boy #3,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the valley"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,764
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wally, Walt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rei Rank #3,800
Wallen Rank #3,764

Wallen is more popular, ranked #3764 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

Wallen ___

  • Wallen James
  • Wallen Lee
  • Wallen Ray
  • Wallen Dean
  • Wallen Clark
  • Wallen Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rei

Kai Sora Haru Ryu Suki

If you choose Wallen

Rylon Bryson Colton Dakota Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rei or Wallen more popular?

Wallen is more popular, ranked #3764 compared to Rei at #3800 in the United States.

What do Rei and Wallen mean?

Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin). Wallen means "of the valley" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Rei and Wallen boy or girl names?

Rei is primarily a boy name. Wallen is primarily a boy name.

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