Ray vs Drake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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Ray Rank #777

Drake Rank #662

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Drake more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Drake mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Ray and Drake boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.