Danny vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Danny Rank #642

Ray Rank #777

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Danny or Ray more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Danny and Ray mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Danny and Ray boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.