Rei: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Rei · 1 syllable
Everything about the name Rei: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«King»
Gender
Boy
Origin
Albanian-Portuguese
Popularity
80 out of 100
Where Rei is popular
- AlbaniaPopular
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Rei
Rei draws on Albanian-Portuguese tradition and is generally taken to mean "King." As a boy's name it balances heritage with everyday familiarity.
The name is pronounced Rei and carries 1 syllable. Rei is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Rei is a well-loved favorite, scoring 80 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as royal.
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FAQ
What does the name Rei mean?+
The name Rei means "King".
What is the origin of the name Rei?+
Rei is a name of Albanian-Portuguese origin.
Is Rei a girl or boy name?+
Rei is traditionally a boy name.
How do you pronounce Rei?+
Rei is pronounced Rei (1 syllable).
Is Rei a popular name?+
Rei is a well-loved favorite, scoring 80 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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