Rey name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Spanish, German, Latin, Old Norse and Celtic
Usage: English and Spanish
Pronunciation: rey
Meaning: King and Council and Govern
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What does Rey mean?

Used majorly in Spanish and English eminent, Rey is of Old Norse, German, Latin, Spanish and Celtic origin, Rey means "King or Council and Govern" is aimed at both sexes. Rey is shortened form of Renaud.

Renaud is a variant of Reynard. Also Renaud is a variation of frequently used and venerable Reynold. Origin of Famous Renaud is in Germanic and Old High German, meaning of Renaud is "Wise Power and Rule".

Rey is celebrated on the 17 of September.

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How do I pronounce Rey?

You can pronounce the one syllabled name Rey as rey.

Variants of Rey

Reyes, Reydavid, David, Reyez, Dabid, Davi, Devlyn, Angeldavid, Davidalexander

Names that rhyme with Rey

How popular is the name Rey?

Rey is common in United States where over 7808 new-borns have been given the name since 1915. At present peaked at the charts, 312 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 751st position.

Rey is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, its highest ever rank is 1512 (2017) in its 11 years run on England and Wales naming chart. Over 104 babies in England and Wales have been named Rey.

However things change on global perspective, Rey is extremely popular in Philippines where every 1 in 600 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Mexico. As per our research, over 250000 people has been named Rey globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2023794314443831
2022785320306053
2021761325259466
2020881255212585
2019800286360342
2018749314260266
2017770304237976
2016869256273563
201590124100
201488324500
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Rey in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Finland407300

Numerological aspects of Rey

You would be perfect in the film industry, music industry, writing columns for an influential paper or website or work in a shelter for homeless people or animals. Criticism helps you become better than you were yesterday. Office work drives you crazy. This is why you prefer freelance work. You are a person of many talents. You don't think twice before making a decision. Overcoming obstacles is your thing.

Other names similar to Rey

  •  Albertico is Spanish form of Albert
  •  Kylen - Well-Known unisex name Kylen is dominantly used in English has its roots in Celtic and Old Irish, meaning of Kylen is "Slender or Narrow"
  •  Bodmaël - Bodmaël means "Lord or Prince" came from Gaelic and Celtic
  •  Reilly - Used principally in English and Irish preeminent, Reilly means "Courageous, Rye Field or Brave" is a unisex name has its origin in Old English and Celtic
  •  Yvon - Used primarily in Danish and Swedish far-out, Yvon is originated from Celtic and Germanic, Yvon means "Yew or Shrub" is a gender-neutral name

Middle names for Rey

Some great options for booming and loveable middle names to go with Rey.

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Famous people named Rey

  • Rey Flemings,
  • Rey Paz Contreras, prominent Filipino sculptor working with urban refuse and environmental materials as artistic media
  • Rey Mysterio, professional wrestler
  • Rey Pagtakhan, Canadian physician, professor and politician
  • Rey Ángel Martínez, Cuban soccer player
  • Rey Ordóñez, former professional baseball shortstop
  • Rey Robinson, former American athlete
  • Rey Pratt, served The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for 23 years as president of its Mexican Mission and for six years as a general authority
  • Rey Colón, alderman of the 35th Ward of the City of Chicago
  • Rey Misterio, professional wrestler
  • Rey Sánchez, former Major League Baseball infielder
  • Rey Valera, well-known singer, songwriter, music director
  • Rey Danseco, Filipino sports editor, journalist
  • Rey Ruiz, salsa singer from Cuba
  • Rey Bucanero, Rey Bucanero, Jr
  • Rey Washam, drummer
  • Rey Langit, Filipino journalist
  • Rey Quiñones, Puerto Rican baseball infielder
  • Rey Valentin, American actor
  • Rey Maualuga, free agent
  • Rey Comeau, retired professional ice hockey forward
  • Rey Dempsey, former American football coach
  • Rey Charol, Argentine film and television actor of African descent
  • Rey 'PJ' Abellana in movie Pasan ko ang daigdig as Actor
  • In 1980, Rey Malonzo played the role of N in action movie Batang North Harbor.
  • In 1998, Rey Silva portrayed the role of Groom in film Ingles sin barreras.
  • Rey Dann, from 2002 action and drama film Teteng baliw, who played Teteng.
  • Rey Goyos, from 2016 action and crime movie Female Fight Club, who portrayed Landon Jones.

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Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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