Rey
Fact sheet
- Name
- Rey
- Gender
- Unisex name
- Syllables
- 1
The first name Rey, which is predominantly male but sometimes also used for females, comes from Spanish and means 'the king' or 'the queen.' Additionally, Rey functions as a short form for various names that begin with 'Rey-', such as Reynard or Reynold.
What does the name Rey mean?
Rey is a name that comes from Spanish and carries the meaning 'the king' or 'the queen.' Additionally, Rey is a short form for names that begin with 'Rey-', such as Reynard or Reynold.
Where does the name Rey come from?
The name Rey has its roots in Old Spanish and means 'the king' or 'the queen.' The term 'rey' comes from Old Spanish and is used in both English and Spanish languages.
How do you pronounce Rey?
The pronunciation of the name Rey is monosyllabic and has a clear sound. It is pronounced approximately as [ʁeɪ] or [reɪ], with a soft onset combined with a gliding diphthong. The name remains short and precise and, due to its open ending, sounds modern and dynamic – bright, present, and memorable.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Rey enjoys a certain level of popularity. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2023, reaching 1,769th place. Over the last ten years, Rey has been chosen as a first name about 70 times, placing it 2,856th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at rank 2,846.
Similar first names
Famous people
- Rey (character) (main character from 'Star Wars')
- Rey Angel Martinez (Cuban footballer)
- Rey Bautista (Filipino boxer)
- Rey Caney (Cuban musician)
- Rey Charol (Argentinian actor)
- Rey Comeau (Canadian ice hockey player)
- Rey Cuenco (Filipino basketball player)
- Rey Dempsey (footballer from the USA)
- Rey Eduardo Recio (boxer from Cuba)
- Rey Evangelista (Filipino basketball player)
- Rey Guevarra (Filipino basketball player)
- Rey Isaac (baseball player)
- Rey Malonzo (Filipino actor)
- Rey Manaj (Albanian footballer)
- Rey Mysterio (wrestler)
- Rey Natsukawa (actor from Japan)
- Rey Palacios (American baseball player)
- Rey PJ Abellana (Filipino actor)
- Rey Reynaldo (American actor)
- Rey Valera (Filipino singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Rey
What does the name Rey mean?
The name Rey comes from Spanish and means 'the king' or 'the queen.'
Where does the name Rey come from?
Rey has its roots in Old Spanish and is used in various languages, including English and Spanish.
How popular is the name Rey?
The name Rey is enjoying growing popularity, especially in modern naming trends and among young parents.