Leonard vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonard

Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

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Leonard Rank #674

Ray Rank #777

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Leonard or Ray more popular?

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Leonard and Ray mean?

Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Leonard and Ray boy or girl names?

Leonard is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.