Ray vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Ray Rank #777

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Chris mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Ray and Chris boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.