Ray vs Alfred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

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Ray Rank #777

Alfred Rank #839

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #839 for Alfred.

Is Ray or Alfred more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Alfred at #839 in the United States.

What do Ray and Alfred mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Alfred boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Alfred is primarily a boy name.