Ray vs Benedict

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-spoken"

Origin: Latin

English German Scandinavian Catholic

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Ray Rank #777

Benedict Rank #915

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #915 for Benedict.

Is Ray or Benedict more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Benedict at #915 in the United States.

What do Ray and Benedict mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Benedict means "well-spoken" (Latin origin).

Are Ray and Benedict boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Benedict is primarily a boy name.