Reyes
Boy name · English · Spanish · Welsh
Meaningkings · Spanish
- US rank
- #2,941
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #868 in 1954
42 babies were named Reyes in the US in 2025. It has dropped 649 places in five years.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Reyes you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 40,650 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Reyes, 42 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Reyes would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryReyes first shows up in US birth records in 1898, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 127 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1954, when it ranked #868. Today it's #2,941, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendReyes has slipped 649 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,941. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedReyes is most popular in Arizona, where it ranks #927. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Reyes means “kings”. Our records link it to English, Spanish and Welsh roots.
About the name Reyes
Reyes is a boy name of English, Spanish and Welsh origin meaning “kings”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-yes”. US birth records list Reyes for boys from 1900 to 2025, in 118 of those 126 years. Its best year was 1954, when it ranked #868 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,941, with 42 babies.
Origin:English namesSpanish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 18 | 57,045 boys |
| 1910s | 18 | 56,786 boys |
| 1920s | 30 | 33,378 boys |
| 1930s | 33 | 30,600 boys |
| 1940s | 31 | 31,786 boys |
| 1950s | 26 | 38,536 boys |
| 1960s | 24 | 41,000 boys |
| 1970s | 33 | 30,157 boys |
| 1980s | 36 | 27,473 boys |
| 1990s | 41 | 24,120 boys |
| 2000s | 40 | 24,988 boys |
| 2010s | 31 | 32,787 boys |
| 2020s | 29 | 35,006 boys |
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Questions about the name Reyes
What does the name Reyes mean?
Reyes means “kings” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Reyes?
Reyes has English, Spanish, Welsh roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Reyes a boy or girl name?
Reyes is a boy name.
How popular is the name Reyes?
Reyes ranked #2,941 for US boys in 2025, given to 42 babies. Its best year was 1954 (#868).