Heath vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Heath Rank #852

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Heath or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Ray mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Heath and Ray boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.