Ray vs Boden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #818 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who brings news"

Origin: Old English

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Ray Rank #777

Boden Rank #818

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #818 for Boden.

Is Ray or Boden more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Boden at #818 in the United States.

What do Ray and Boden mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Boden means "one who brings news" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Boden boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Boden is primarily a boy name.