Ray vs Arnab

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#777
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Arnab

Boy #26,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ocean, sea"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Bengali Indian Hindu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,572
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ray Rank #777
Arnab Rank #26,572

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #26572 for Arnab.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ray or Arnab more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Arnab at #26572 in the United States.

What do Ray and Arnab mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Arnab means "ocean, sea" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ray and Arnab boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Arnab is primarily a boy name.

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