Reis

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Pronounced RAYSS /ˈreɪs/Medium

Meaning: Variously the Portuguese reis, 'kings' (a surname honoring the Magi/Three Kings), and the Turkish/Arabic reis, 'a chief; a captain; a leader'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Kings; a captain/chief: Reis is Portuguese 'kings' / Turkish 'a chief'. Crisp, cultural, and warm (said 'RAYSS').

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Origin LowPortuguese, Turkish

MeaningVariously the Portuguese reis, 'kings' (a surname honoring the Magi/Three Kings), and the Turkish/Arabic reis, 'a chief; a captain; a leader'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#8104 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 812

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Reis comes variously from the Portuguese reis, 'kings' (a surname honoring the Magi, the Three Kings), and the Turkish/Arabic reis, 'a chief; a captain; a leader' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, cultural name across Portuguese, Brazilian, and Turkish families (said 'RAYSS'; nickname Rei).

In the U.S. it appears in Portuguese and Turkish families. Rare, kings-or-a-chief at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Reis means 'kings' in Portuguese (a surname honoring the Three Kings) and 'a chief; a captain; a leader' in Turkish and Arabic — a crisp, cultural name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'RAYSS').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Reis — surname; routes layered

Variations

ReyesRais

Nicknames

Rei

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reis mean?

Reis is variously Portuguese 'kings' (a surname honoring the Three Kings) and Turkish/Arabic 'a chief; a captain'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Reis?

It's said RAYSS /ˈreɪs/ — one syllable.

Is Reis a boy or girl name?

Reis is a boy's name.

How popular is Reis?

Reis is a rare name in the U.S.