Ray vs Cason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

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Ray Rank #777

Cason Rank #859

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #859 for Cason.

Is Ray or Cason more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Cason at #859 in the United States.

What do Ray and Cason mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Ray and Cason boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Cason is primarily a boy name.