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Rey

Pronunciation: [ r-AY ]

Girl Name #6,005 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Rey is a girl name, recorded for 20 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-AY.

Parents who love the name Rey often also consider Rebecca, Rena, Regina .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#6,005
Total SSA Count
20

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Rey is also used as a boy name, ranked #823.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rey

Is Rey a boy or girl name?
Rey is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6005. As a boy name, it is ranked #823. Rey is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Rey?
Rey is pronounced r-AY.
How popular is the name Rey?
Rey is currently ranked #6005 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Rey a common or rare name?
Rey is an uncommon name, ranked #6005 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Rey

Rey is a girl name .

Is Rey a boy or girl name? Rey is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,005 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #823. Rey is more commonly used as a boy name.

Rey is currently ranked #6,005 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Rey include Reyna, Reya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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