Ray vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Ray Rank #777

Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Duke mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Ray and Duke boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.