Bode vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bode

Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Bode Rank #805

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #805 for Bode.

Is Bode or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Bode at #805 in the United States.

What do Bode and Ray mean?

Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Bode and Ray boy or girl names?

Bode is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.