Ray vs Casper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

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Ray Rank #777

Casper Rank #881

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #881 for Casper.

Is Ray or Casper more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Ray and Casper mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin).

Are Ray and Casper boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Casper is primarily a boy name.