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Rey

male

Meaning

"King"

Spanish word meaning king, used as a given name and sometimes as a short form of longer names.

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Popularity History of Rey

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#821Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#821

Rey was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-29

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Rey Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Rey.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Rey

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Quick Facts

OriginSpanish
Syllables1
Length3 letters

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