Ray vs Conner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

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Ray Rank #777

Conner Rank #785

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #785 for Conner.

Is Ray or Conner more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Ray and Conner mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin).

Are Ray and Conner boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Conner is primarily a boy name.