Albert vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Albert Rank #607

Ray Rank #777

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Albert or Ray more popular?

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Albert and Ray mean?

Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Albert and Ray boy or girl names?

Albert is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.