Rey vs Sami

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#823
Total SSA Count
303
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Sami

Boy #1,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elevated, sublime, high"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern Finnish Scandinavian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,261
Total SSA Count
156
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rey Rank #823
Sami Rank #1,261

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #1261 for Sami.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rey ___

  • Rey Alexander
  • Rey Miguel
  • Rey Antonio
  • Rey James
  • Rey Cruz
  • Rey Luis

Sami ___

  • Sami Ali
  • Sami Hassan
  • Sami Malik
  • Sami Ibrahim
  • Sami Yusuf
  • Sami Kareem

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rey

Luna Sol Diego Valentina Marco

If you choose Sami

Omar Layla Kareem Nadia Rami

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rey or Sami more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Sami at #1261 in the United States.

What do Rey and Sami mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Rey and Sami boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Sami is primarily a boy name.

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