Devon vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Devon Rank #960

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #960 for Devon.

Is Devon or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and Ray mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Devon and Ray boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.