Ray vs Darwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

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Ray Rank #777

Darwin Rank #841

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #841 for Darwin.

Is Ray or Darwin more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Darwin at #841 in the United States.

What do Ray and Darwin mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Darwin boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Darwin is primarily a boy name.