Ray vs Arden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Ray Rank #777

Arden Rank #946

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #946 for Arden.

Is Ray or Arden more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Arden at #946 in the United States.

What do Ray and Arden mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Ray and Arden boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Arden is primarily a boy name.