Jerry vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Jerry Rank #868

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Ray mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Jerry and Ray boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.