Boden vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boden

Boy #818 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who brings news"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boden Rank #818

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #818 for Boden.

Is Boden or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Boden at #818 in the United States.

What do Boden and Ray mean?

Boden means "one who brings news" (Old English origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Boden and Ray boy or girl names?

Boden is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.