Jimmy vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Jimmy Rank #860

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Is Jimmy or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Jimmy and Ray mean?

Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Jimmy and Ray boy or girl names?

Jimmy is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.