Ray vs Ashan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #12,285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smoke, smoky"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Biblical Christian

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Ray Rank #777

Ashan Rank #12,285

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #12285 for Ashan.

Is Ray or Ashan more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Ashan at #12285 in the United States.

What do Ray and Ashan mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Ashan means "smoke, smoky" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ray and Ashan boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Ashan is primarily a boy name.