Ray vs Bear

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Ray Rank #777

Bear Rank #829

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Ray or Bear more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Ray and Bear mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Ray and Bear boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.