Ray vs Blaze

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fire, flame"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ray Rank #777

Blaze Rank #762

Blaze is more popular, ranked #762 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Blaze more popular?

Blaze is more popular, ranked #762 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Blaze mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Blaze means "fire, flame" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Blaze boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Blaze is primarily a boy name.