Corey vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Corey Rank #679

Ray Rank #777

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Corey or Ray more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Corey and Ray mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Corey and Ray boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.