Emery vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emery

Boy #825 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home power, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Emery Rank #825

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #825 for Emery.

Is Emery or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Emery at #825 in the United States.

What do Emery and Ray mean?

Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Emery and Ray boy or girl names?

Emery is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.