Ray vs Brennan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #1,058 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Braonán, tearful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Ray Rank #777

Brennan Rank #1,058

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #1058 for Brennan.

Is Ray or Brennan more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Brennan at #1058 in the United States.

What do Ray and Brennan mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Brennan means "descendant of Braonán, tearful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ray and Brennan boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Brennan is primarily a boy name.