Ray vs Brayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, virtuous, honorable"

Origin: Old Celtic Brían

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Ray Rank #777

Brayan Rank #718

Brayan is more popular, ranked #718 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Brayan more popular?

Brayan is more popular, ranked #718 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Brayan mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Brayan means "strong, virtuous, honorable" (Old Celtic Brían origin).

Are Ray and Brayan boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Brayan is primarily a boy name.