Ray vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Ray Rank #777

Dane Rank #882

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Ray or Dane more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Ray and Dane mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Dane boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.