Boy name
Rey name meaning
“king or ruler”
Rey is a masculine name commonly linked to Spanish rey, meaning king or ruler, ultimately from Latin rex, meaning king. Rey can also be a variant of the name Ray. The Spanish word provides one possible source, while Ray supplies another related name form.
What does Rey mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Rey
One possible source is Spanish rey, 'king', ultimately from Latin rex. Rey can also be a variant of Ray.
Name combinations with Rey
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rey, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Rey: king or ruler
- Juliadi: July; foremost, excellent
- Lingga: a sign or emblem of Shiva
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Meaning of each word
- Rey: king or ruler
- Mahar: a gift stipulated in marriage
- Prayuda: battle, struggle
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Rey Kurnianto
Meaning of each word
- Rey: king or ruler
- Kurnianto: gift, precious bestowal
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Adhisurya Rey Hadiwibowo
Meaning of each word
- Adhisurya: foremost sun
- Rey: king or ruler
- Hadiwibowo: excellent and authoritative
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Rey Kusumah
Meaning of each word
- Rey: king or ruler
- Kusumah: flower, blossom
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Meaning of each word
- Rey: king or ruler
- Wicaksono: wise, discerning
- Harapan: hope for something good
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How to pronounce Rey
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦺꦲꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮨᮄ |
Is Rey a boy’s name?
Yes, Rey is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Rey ranks #4,432 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Rey
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Rey
- Rey Bong · b. 2005
- Rey Mbayang · b. 1998
- Rey Utami · b. 1987
- Rey Smj Irsan Regardo · b. 2000
FAQ about the name Rey
What is the meaning of Rey?
Rey means king or ruler. One possible source is Spanish rey, 'king', ultimately from Latin rex. Rey can also be a variant of Ray.
Is Rey a boy’s name?
Yes, Rey is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rey?
Rey is of European and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Rey have?
Rey has 1 syllable (Rey) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Rey?
Rey ranks #4,432 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Rey?
Some ideas: Rey Juliadi Lingga; Rey Mahar Prayuda; Rey Kurnianto.
Famous people named Rey?
Notable people named Rey include Rey Bong, Rey Mbayang, Rey Utami.
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