Boston vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boston Rank #628

Ray Rank #777

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Boston or Ray more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Boston and Ray mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Boston and Ray boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.