Rey vs Sola

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

Sola

Girl #5,933 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has enriched/blessed me"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

Nigerian (Yoruba) English Scandinavian Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,933
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sol

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rey Rank #823
Sola Rank #5,933

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #5933 for Sola.

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

Sola ___

  • Sola Mae
  • Sola Grace
  • Sola Joy
  • Sola Amara
  • Sola Jade
  • Sola Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rey

Luna Sol Diego Valentina Marco

If you choose Sola

Zara Kemi Ade Levi Yemi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rey or Sola more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Sola at #5933 in the United States.

What do Rey and Sola mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Sola means "God has enriched/blessed me" (Yoruba origin).

Are Rey and Sola boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Sola is primarily a girl name.

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