Reylo
Rey and Kylo
Example
Did you finish The Last Jedi yet?
Yep. And I’ve got to say… I kinda get the whole Reylo thing now
Right?! The Force bond scenes? The hand touch? Pure tension
I didn’t expect to ship them, but now I’m deep in Reylo fanfic and there’s no turning back
Welcome to the dark (and emotional) side
The Reylo connection
Related Slang
| Anidala | Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala |
| Shipping | Hoping for two people to get into a relationship |
| Fandom | Community of fans |
| Fanon | Unverified story points fans believe are canon |
| ship | Relationship |
| Fanboy | A dedicated male fan |
| Fangirl | A dedicated female fan |
| Multifandom | Subscribing to multiple communities of fans |
| Neckbeard | Nerd |
| SW | Star Wars |
| Anti-ship | Against problematic fictional relationships |
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Reylo is the fan-created nickname for the romantic pairing of Rey and Kylo Ren (aka Ben Solo) from the Star Wars sequel trilogy. The name is a mashup of "Rey" and "Kylo" and fans use it to discuss the pair's complicated dynamic in fanfiction, fan art, social media, and shipping communities. Their relationship, ranging from enemies to uneasy allies to star-crossed lovers, was one of the most talked-about elements of the sequel films, sparking passionate debate across the fandom.
Origin of Reylo
The specific origin of the "Reylo" slang term is unclear, but it began circulating after The Force Awakens (2015) introduced the characters. However, the term didn't gain significant traction until The Last Jedi in 2017, with the film featuring a deepened connection between the two through the Force.
Reylo divided fans, with some loving the emotional tension and redemption arc, and others criticizing it as forced or problematic. Still, Reylo became one of the most popular Star Wars ships of the 2010s, especially on platforms like Tumblr, Twitter (now X), and TikTok. Even after The Rise of Skywalker (2019), the Reylo community continues to thrive through fan works and meta discussions.