Ray vs Bode

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

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Ray Rank #777

Bode Rank #805

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #805 for Bode.

Is Ray or Bode more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Bode at #805 in the United States.

What do Ray and Bode mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Ray and Bode boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.