Ray vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Ray Rank #777

Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Darius mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Ray and Darius boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.