Donald vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donald

Boy #673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Donald Rank #673

Ray Rank #777

Donald is more popular, ranked #673 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Donald or Ray more popular?

Donald is more popular, ranked #673 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Donald and Ray mean?

Donald means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Donald and Ray boy or girl names?

Donald is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.