Ray vs Amos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ray Rank #777

Amos Rank #699

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Amos more popular?

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Amos mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ray and Amos boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Amos is primarily a boy name.