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Eugene vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eugene

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Russian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#871
Total SSA Count
276
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#777
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Eugene Rank #871
Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #871 for Eugene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eugene or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Eugene and Ray mean?

Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Eugene and Ray boy or girl names?

Eugene is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.

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