Davis vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Davis Rank #646

Ray Rank #777

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Davis or Ray more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Davis and Ray mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Davis and Ray boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.