Julien vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julien

Boy #702 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Julien Rank #702

Ray Rank #777

Julien is more popular, ranked #702 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Julien or Ray more popular?

Julien is more popular, ranked #702 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Julien and Ray mean?

Julien means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Julien and Ray boy or girl names?

Julien is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.