Ray vs Donald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Ray Rank #777

Donald Rank #673

Donald is more popular, ranked #673 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Donald more popular?

Donald is more popular, ranked #673 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Donald mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Donald means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ray and Donald boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Donald is primarily a boy name.