Mathew vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Mathew Rank #941

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Mathew or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Ray mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Mathew and Ray boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.