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Ray vs Creed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#777
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Creed

Boy #613 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"statement of belief, system of faith"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#613
Total SSA Count
465
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ray Rank #777
Creed Rank #613

Creed is more popular, ranked #613 vs #777 for Ray.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ray or Creed more popular?

Creed is more popular, ranked #613 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Creed mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Creed means "statement of belief, system of faith" (Latin origin).

Are Ray and Creed boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Creed is primarily a boy name.

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