Bray vs Raven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

American Irish English

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Boy #2,813 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black-haired"

Origin: Old English

English American Norse

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Bray Rank #2,828

Raven Rank #2,813

Raven is more popular, ranked #2813 vs #2828 for Bray.

Is Bray or Raven more popular?

Raven is more popular, ranked #2813 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Bray and Raven mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Raven means "dark, black-haired" (Old English origin).

Are Bray and Raven boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Raven is primarily a boy name.