Ray vs Dennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Ray Rank #777

Dennis Rank #708

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Dennis more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Dennis mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Ray and Dennis boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.