Jayson vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jayson

Boy #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Jayson Rank #623

Ray Rank #777

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Jayson or Ray more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Jayson and Ray mean?

Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Jayson and Ray boy or girl names?

Jayson is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.