Ray vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Ray Rank #777

Alec Rank #880

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Ray or Alec more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Ray and Alec mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Ray and Alec boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.