Rey vs Valentin

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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Valentin

Boy #747 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"vigorous, flourishing"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Russian German Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#747
Total SSA Count
343
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Val, Tino

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rey Rank #823
Valentin Rank #747

Valentin is more popular, ranked #747 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

Valentin ___

  • Valentin Alexandre
  • Valentin Louis
  • Valentin Pierre
  • Valentin Hugo
  • Valentin Emile
  • Valentin Jules

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rey

Luna Sol Diego Valentina Marco

If you choose Valentin

Sebastian Lucien Matthieu Celeste Isabelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rey or Valentin more popular?

Valentin is more popular, ranked #747 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Rey and Valentin mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Valentin means "vigorous, flourishing" (Latin origin).

Are Rey and Valentin boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Valentin is primarily a boy name.

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