Ray vs Allan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Ray Rank #777

Allan Rank #854

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #854 for Allan.

Is Ray or Allan more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Ray and Allan mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Ray and Allan boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Allan is primarily a boy name.