Darian vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darian

Boy #903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift, wealthy possessor"

Origin: Persian

American Persian African American British

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Darian Rank #903

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #903 for Darian.

Is Darian or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Darian at #903 in the United States.

What do Darian and Ray mean?

Darian means "gift, wealthy possessor" (Persian origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Darian and Ray boy or girl names?

Darian is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.