Ray vs Darren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Ray Rank #777

Darren Rank #955

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #955 for Darren.

Is Ray or Darren more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Ray and Darren mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ray and Darren boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Darren is primarily a boy name.