Ray vs Devon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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Ray Rank #777

Devon Rank #960

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #960 for Devon.

Is Ray or Devon more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Ray and Devon mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin).

Are Ray and Devon boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Devon is primarily a boy name.