Dash vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Dash Rank #969

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Dash or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Dash and Ray mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Dash and Ray boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.