Rey
Spanish · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Rey
The name 'Rey' is a Spanish and Filipino given name derived from the Latin *rex* (king), meaning "king" or "royal." It is used primarily in Spanish-speaking and Filipino cultures, often as a short form of Reyes or a standalone name, with no specific religious association beyond its royal connotation.
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Etymology
The name 'Rey' is a Spanish and Filipino given name derived from the Latin *rex* (king), meaning "king" or "royal." It is used primarily in Spanish-speaking and Filipino cultures, often as a short form of Reyes or a standalone name, with no specific religious association beyond its royal connotation.
Rey currently ranks #908 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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