Benny vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benny

Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Benny Rank #892

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #892 for Benny.

Is Benny or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Benny at #892 in the United States.

What do Benny and Ray mean?

Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Benny and Ray boy or girl names?

Benny is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.