Ray vs Case

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #723 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"maker of cases or boxes"

Origin: Old French casse/Latin capsa

American English

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Ray Rank #777

Case Rank #723

Case is more popular, ranked #723 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Case more popular?

Case is more popular, ranked #723 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Case mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Case means "maker of cases or boxes" (Old French casse/Latin capsa origin).

Are Ray and Case boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Case is primarily a boy name.