Rey vs Yahir

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

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Yahir

Boy #763 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he will enlighten, God shines"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Mexican Latin American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#763
Total SSA Count
332
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yahi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rey Rank #823
Yahir Rank #763

Yahir is more popular, ranked #763 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

Yahir ___

  • Yahir Alejandro
  • Yahir Emmanuel
  • Yahir David
  • Yahir Gabriel
  • Yahir Antonio
  • Yahir Josué

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rey

Luna Sol Diego Valentina Marco

If you choose Yahir

Mateo Sebastián Valeria Isabella Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rey or Yahir more popular?

Yahir is more popular, ranked #763 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Rey and Yahir mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Yahir means "he will enlighten, God shines" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rey and Yahir boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Yahir is primarily a boy name.

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