Elisha vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Elisha Rank #851

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #851 for Elisha.

Is Elisha or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Ray mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Elisha and Ray boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.