Ray vs Cayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer (via Jason)"

Origin: Greek

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Ray Rank #777

Cayson Rank #764

Cayson is more popular, ranked #764 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Cayson more popular?

Cayson is more popular, ranked #764 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Cayson mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Cayson means "healer (via Jason)" (Greek origin).

Are Ray and Cayson boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Cayson is primarily a boy name.