Darwin vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darwin

Boy #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Darwin Rank #841

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #841 for Darwin.

Is Darwin or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Darwin at #841 in the United States.

What do Darwin and Ray mean?

Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Darwin and Ray boy or girl names?

Darwin is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.