Ray vs Alvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

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Ray Rank #777

Alvin Rank #792

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #792 for Alvin.

Is Ray or Alvin more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Alvin at #792 in the United States.

What do Ray and Alvin mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Alvin means "noble friend, elf friend" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Alvin boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Alvin is primarily a boy name.