Jones vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jones

Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Jones Rank #849

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Jones or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Jones and Ray mean?

Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Jones and Ray boy or girl names?

Jones is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.