Ray vs Benny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ray Rank #777

Benny Rank #892

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #892 for Benny.

Is Ray or Benny more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Benny at #892 in the United States.

What do Ray and Benny mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ray and Benny boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Benny is primarily a boy name.