Ray vs Cassian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

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Ray Rank #777

Cassian Rank #617

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Cassian more popular?

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Cassian mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Ray and Cassian boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.