Ray vs Byron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Ray Rank #777

Byron Rank #884

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #884 for Byron.

Is Ray or Byron more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Ray and Byron mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Byron boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.