Arden vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arden

Boy #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Arden Rank #946

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #946 for Arden.

Is Arden or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Arden at #946 in the United States.

What do Arden and Ray mean?

Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Arden and Ray boy or girl names?

Arden is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.