Reis
A boys’ name of Portuguese origin, meaning kings.
Reis by the numbers
In 2025, 15 babies in England and Wales were named Reis. In the US, 16 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given several times more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its American peak was 45 babies in 2000, making it a 2000s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Reis. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Reidred; ruddy-complexioned1,286 in the US (2017)
- Reispirit or soul; also a Portuguese coin62 in the US (2017)
- Reesardent, fiery; from rhys20 in the US (2017)
- Reincounsel, advice; short form of Reinhardt13 in the US (2017)
- Regisof the king or royal9 in the US (2017)
- Reissrice or riser; a surname used as given name8 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Reis
Names that are said the same way as Reis, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean a king or ruler
Like Reis, each of these has a king or ruler in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Henryruler of the home2,295 in England and Wales (2025)
- Averyruler of the elves10,365 in the US (2017)
- Ryanlittle king; descendent of rian8,422 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
- Arthurbear; the legendary king3,211 in England and Wales (2025)
- Reaganlittle king3,211 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Reis
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