Ray vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Ray Rank #777

Dillon Rank #870

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Ray or Dillon more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Ray and Dillon mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Ray and Dillon boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.