Ray vs Anders

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Ray Rank #777

Anders Rank #835

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #835 for Anders.

Is Ray or Anders more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Ray and Anders mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Ray and Anders boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.