Rey
Meaning
"king"
Origin: Spanish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #823
- Total SSA Count
- 303
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"king"
Origin: Spanish
"untamed, wild-natured"
Origin: English
Wylder is more popular, ranked #680 vs #823 for Rey.
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Wylder is more popular, ranked #680 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.
Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Wylder means "untamed, wild-natured" (English origin).
Rey is primarily a boy name. Wylder is primarily a boy name.