Ray vs Boston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ray Rank #777

Boston Rank #628

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Boston more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Boston mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Boston boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.