Ray vs Brycen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #752 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice"

Origin: Celtic/English

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Ray Rank #777

Brycen Rank #752

Brycen is more popular, ranked #752 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Brycen more popular?

Brycen is more popular, ranked #752 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Brycen mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Brycen means "son of Brice" (Celtic/English origin).

Are Ray and Brycen boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Brycen is primarily a boy name.