Ray vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

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Ray Rank #777

Ao Rank #14,516

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Ray or Ao more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Ray and Ao mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Ray and Ao boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.