Ray vs Danny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Ray Rank #777

Danny Rank #642

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Danny more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Danny mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin).

Are Ray and Danny boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Danny is primarily a boy name.