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Ferrin vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferrin

Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,697
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Ferrin Rank #20,697
Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferrin or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Ferrin and Ray mean?

Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Ferrin and Ray boy or girl names?

Ferrin is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.

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