Is Reyes a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Reyes is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Reyes?

It’s currently ranked #892 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Reyes Unisex

Popularity: #892 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationRAY-es / /ˈreɪ.ɛs/

Spanish; Latin

Meaning

Spanish: 'kings'; Latin: 'royal'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Reyes is of Spanish origin, commonly used as a surname and given name. It is derived from the Latin word 'rex,' meaning king. In Spanish-speaking cultures, it is often associated with nobility and leadership. The name is also linked to the Feast of the Three Kings, celebrated in various countries.

Trend Summary

The name Reyes has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

Rafael Rico Ramon Renzo Rocco Rami

Variants

International Variants

Reyes (Spanish)
Rei (Portuguese)
Rex (Latin)

Famous people named Reyes

Reyes Morán is a celebrated Mexican author recognized for his works in modern literature.

Reyes de la Torre is a prominent Spanish chef famous for his innovative culinary techniques.

Fictional characters named Reyes

Reyes is a character in the video game 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare,' serving as a key ally.

Sibling Suggestions

Mateo Diego Santiago Javier Lucia Isabella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Reyes was first seen in the United States in 1900. Reyes has ranked as high as #1197 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado. In the past 5 years the name Reyes has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Reyes (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	8	62%
WA	5	38%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1900	5
1904	6
1908	10
1909	5
1910	6
1912	6
1913	10
1915	24
1916	25
1917	13
1918	18
1919	23
1920	34
1921	23
1922	28
1923	34
1924	36
1925	30
1926	38
1927	21
1928	48
1929	38
1930	43
1931	33
1932	37
1933	32
1934	36
1935	33
1936	37
1937	33
1938	29
1939	32
1940	43
1941	35
1942	50
1943	30
1944	35
1945	51
1946	51
1947	64
1948	58
1949	51
1950	52
1951	47
1952	51
1953	54
1954	71
1955	48
1956	42
1957	51
1958	57
1959	50
1960	45
1961	41
1962	42
1963	46
1964	50
1965	53
1966	49
1967	45
1968	33
1969	62
1970	59
1971	49
1972	45
1973	57
1974	54
1975	40
1976	49
1977	64
1978	59
1979	72
1980	71
1981	68
1982	73
1983	49
1984	58
1985	62
1986	72
1987	66
1988	71
1989	83
1990	90
1991	82
1992	84
1993	51
1994	88
1995	74
1996	83
1997	87
1998	67
1999	101
2000	87
2001	87
2002	87
2003	71
2004	80
2005	83
2006	86
2007	66
2008	89
2009	62
2010	54
2011	56
2012	67
2013	60
2014	61
2015	68
2016	57
2017	42
2018	55
2019	54
2020	59
2021	47
2022	58
2023	58
2024	32