Ray vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Ray Rank #777

Colten Rank #899

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Ray or Colten more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Ray and Colten mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Colten boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.