Ray vs Curtis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Ray Rank #777

Curtis Rank #929

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #929 for Curtis.

Is Ray or Curtis more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Ray and Curtis mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin).

Are Ray and Curtis boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Curtis is primarily a boy name.