What origin is the name Rey?

Rey comes from Spanish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Rey?

Names from the same spanish tradition pair naturally with Rey — for example Mateo, Diego, Carlos. You can browse more on our spanish names page.

Rey

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rey

Rey

Unisex

Spanish

1 syllable

Rey is a Spanish unisex name meaning "King.".

Parents who choose Rey pick a unisex name from the Spanish tradition, meaning "King.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Spanish
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

King.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Rey

What does Rey mean?

Rey is a unisex name of Spanish origin meaning "King.".

How popular is Rey?

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