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Reyes
BoySpanish· “kings (Spanish)”
- Meaning
- kings (Spanish)
- Origin
- Spanish
- Pronunciation
- RAY-ehs
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,976
- US babies 2025
- 42
- Best rank
- #872 (1947)
- Peak year
- 1999
Meaning and origin of Reyes
Reyes is a Spanish name that means “kings (Spanish)”.
Reyes is the Spanish word for kings, and in names it points to los Reyes Magos, the Three Wise Men whose visit to the infant Jesus is celebrated on the sixth of January as Día de Reyes. It is a common Spanish surname, and it also appears in place names and in María de los Reyes, a traditional Marian name for girls. As a boys' first name it has spread in the United States as part of the fashion for surnames. It is said RAY-ehs. Rey, meaning king, is the obvious short form, and Reyes pairs smoothly with both Spanish and English middle names.
Popularity over time
Reyes first appears in US Social Security records in 1900. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 12 different years, starting in 1908. Its best national rank was #872 in 1947, and the most babies received it in 1999, when 101 were named Reyes. In 2025, 42 babies were named Reyes, and it ranked #2,976 nationally. That is 38% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,248 in 1920, #970 in 1950, #1,077 in 1980, #1,425 in 2000, #2,370 in 2010, and #2,976 in 2025. Of the 5,979 US boys named Reyes since records began, 13% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 798 babies. Since 2010, 870 more have been named Reyes.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Aldair, Naseem, Treveon, Dorien, and Takoda.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Reyes ranked highest in Arizona, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #1012 | 5 |
| California | #1792 | 9 |
| Texas | #1875 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Reyes over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Reyes is usually pronounced RAY-ehs, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with R and ends in “-es”.
Middle names for Reyes
A few middle names that flow with Reyes: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Reyes
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reyes mean?
Reyes is a Spanish name that means “kings (Spanish)”.
What is the origin of the name Reyes?
Reyes has Spanish roots. Reyes is the Spanish word for kings, and in names it points to los Reyes Magos, the Three Wise Men whose visit to the infant Jesus is celebrated on the sixth of January as Día de Reyes.
Is Reyes a popular name?
Not especially. Reyes ranked #2,976 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Reyes a boy or girl name?
Reyes is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Reyes over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Reyes?
Reyes is usually pronounced RAY-ehs. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings