Jon vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Jon Rank #893

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Jon or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Ray mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Jon and Ray boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.