Estes vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Estes

Boy #31,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the east, eastern place"

Origin: Old French d'Este

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Estes Rank #31,754

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #31754 for Estes.

Is Estes or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Estes at #31754 in the United States.

What do Estes and Ray mean?

Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Estes and Ray boy or girl names?

Estes is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.