Reyes is a Spanish word that is usually given as a surname. In the Portuguese version, the name is Reis. In Arabic, the name also means ruler or head of an organization.
Meaning of the name Reyes
Kings, royals, or royalty
Origin of the name Reyes
Spanish
Symbolism of the name Reyes
Reyes likes to finish what he starts. He is a tolerant person and likes to help those around him. He is also very active. Reyes is warmhearted and loves to give energy, time, and understanding to those around him. He has a patient acceptance for those who are different from him. He is also versatile and learns quickly.
Style of the name Reyes
Traditional
Gender of the name Reyes
Reyes is a unisex baby name.
Pronunciation of the name Reyes
Ray-ez
Number of syllables in the name Reyes
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Reyes
Reyes has a strong desire to lead and control other people’s affairs as well. He is giving, bold and courageous. Reyes has lots of energy and is strong-willed and action-oriented. He wants to make a difference in the world and cultivate his creative talents.
Alternative spellings for the name Reyes
- Reies
- Rayes
Nicknames for the name Reyes
- King
- Ray
- Zee
- Rey
Popularity of the name Reyes
Reyes first appeared on the popularity charts in 1908. Then it disappeared and came back in 1940. In 1942 it rose and doubled again in 1945. Then it went back down in 1946 and shot back up in 1947. The popularity reached its peak in 1954 and appeared again in 1969 before it went off the charts.
Related names for the name Reyes
Great middle names for Reyes and their meanings
- Reynaldo (advice or decision)
- Delfin (dolphin)
- Marcelo (young warrior)
- Abraham (father of many)
- Ernesto (earnest)
- Santos (the saints)
- Cesar (head of hair)
- Miguel (who is like God)
- Harry (home, power, or ruler)
- Walter (commander of the army)
Famous people with the name Reyes
- Reyes Estevez (Spanish 1500 meters runner)
- Reyes Maroto (Spanish economist and politician)
- Reyes Moronta (Dominican professional baseball pitcher)
- Reyes Tamez (Mexican immunochemist)
Reyess in popular culture
- Reyes Alexander Farrow (character in Charley Davidson series)
- Point Reyes (prominent point on the Pacific coast)
- Reyes (city in Bolivia)