Ray vs Darian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift, wealthy possessor"

Origin: Persian

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Ray Rank #777

Darian Rank #903

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #903 for Darian.

Is Ray or Darian more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Darian at #903 in the United States.

What do Ray and Darian mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Darian means "gift, wealthy possessor" (Persian origin).

Are Ray and Darian boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Darian is primarily a boy name.