Hill or high place
Brey is a rare surname-turned-first name likely derived from the Cornish or Old French word for a hill or high place. It may also function as a modern phonetic variation of names like Bray or Brady. In some contexts, it is associated with the geography of the Celtic regions.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Brey in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
