Ao vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Ao Rank #14,516

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Ao or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Ao and Ray mean?

Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Ao and Ray boy or girl names?

Ao is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.