Ray vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ray Rank #777

Ben Rank #802

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ray or Ben more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ray and Ben mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ray and Ben boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.