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Reyes

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Pronounced RAY-ess /ˈreΙͺ.Ι›s/High

Meaning: From Spanish reyes, 'kings' β€” a surname from 'Los Reyes', the Three Kings (Magi); Latin regesHigh

In 30 seconds: Royalty itself, plural: Reyes is Spanish for 'kings' β€” a surname born from the Three Kings of the Nativity. Regal, devotional, and proudly Hispanic, now a striking first name.
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Origin HighSpanish, Latin
MeaningFrom Spanish reyes, 'kings' β€” a surname from 'Los Reyes', the Three Kings (Magi); Latin reges
U.S. rank (2025)#2976 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births42 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 5,979

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 199919002025

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

Reyes comes from Spanish reyes, 'kings' (Latin reges), a surname frequently derived from devotion to Los Reyes Magos, the Three Kings of the Nativity. Long a surname, it has become a striking first name carrying regal and religious resonance.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare as a first name, kingly at the root, and devotional.

Did you know? The Spanish surname Reyes β€” 'kings' β€” often honors 'Los Reyes Magos', the Three Wise Men, whose feast (Epiphany) is when many Hispanic children receive their gifts.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name β€” Reyes β€” etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reyes mean?

Reyes is Spanish for 'kings', a surname linked to the Three Kings of the Nativity.

How do you pronounce Reyes?

It's said RAY-ess /ˈreΙͺ.Ι›s/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Reyes a boy or girl name?

Reyes is mainly a boy's name.

How popular is Reyes?

Reyes is a rare first name in the U.S.

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