Dane vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dane

Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Dane Rank #882

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Dane or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Dane and Ray mean?

Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Dane and Ray boy or girl names?

Dane is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.