Major vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Major Rank #581

Ray Rank #777

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Major or Ray more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Major and Ray mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Major and Ray boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.