Rey vs Tony

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

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Tony

Boy #804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#804
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
T, Tone

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Popularity Comparison

Rey Rank #823
Tony Rank #804

Tony is more popular, ranked #804 vs #823 for Rey.

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

Tony ___

  • Tony James
  • Tony Lee
  • Tony Ray
  • Tony Paul
  • Tony Michael
  • Tony John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rey

Luna Sol Diego Valentina Marco

If you choose Tony

Maria Gina Marco Danny Carla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rey or Tony more popular?

Tony is more popular, ranked #804 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Rey and Tony mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Tony means "priceless one" (Latin origin).

Are Rey and Tony boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Tony is primarily a boy name.

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