Radford vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Radford

Boy #19,821 Most Popular

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Girl #4,924 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beam of light"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Radford Rank #19,821

Ray Rank #4,924

Ray is more popular, ranked #4924 vs #19821 for Radford.

Is Radford or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #4924 compared to Radford at #19821 in the United States.

What do Radford and Ray mean?

Ray means "beam of light" (Old French origin).

Are Radford and Ray boy or girl names?

Radford is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a girl name.