Legacy vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Legacy

Boy #956 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"inheritance, bequest"

Origin: Latin

American African-American English

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Legacy Rank #956

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #956 for Legacy.

Is Legacy or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Legacy at #956 in the United States.

What do Legacy and Ray mean?

Legacy means "inheritance, bequest" (Latin origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Legacy and Ray boy or girl names?

Legacy is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.