Langston vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Langston

Boy #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

English African-American

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Langston Rank #912

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #912 for Langston.

Is Langston or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Langston and Ray mean?

Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Langston and Ray boy or girl names?

Langston is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.