Conner vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Scottish

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Conner Rank #785

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #785 for Conner.

Is Conner or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Conner and Ray mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Conner and Ray boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.