Emory vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Emory Rank #886

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #886 for Emory.

Is Emory or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Emory and Ray mean?

Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Emory and Ray boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.