Ray vs Ambrose

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, divine"

Origin: Greek

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Ray Rank #777

Ambrose Rank #744

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Ambrose more popular?

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Ambrose mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin).

Are Ray and Ambrose boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Ambrose is primarily a boy name.