Ray vs Braylon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #729 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"modern coined name, son of Bray"

Origin: American English

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Ray Rank #777

Braylon Rank #729

Braylon is more popular, ranked #729 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Braylon more popular?

Braylon is more popular, ranked #729 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Braylon mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Braylon means "modern coined name, son of Bray" (American English origin).

Are Ray and Braylon boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Braylon is primarily a boy name.