Madden vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Madden Rank #690

Ray Rank #777

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Madden or Ray more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Madden and Ray mean?

Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Madden and Ray boy or girl names?

Madden is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.