Ray vs Dustin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Thor's stone"

Origin: Old Norse Þórsteinn

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Ray Rank #777

Dustin Rank #686

Dustin is more popular, ranked #686 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Dustin more popular?

Dustin is more popular, ranked #686 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Dustin mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Dustin means "Thor's stone" (Old Norse Þórsteinn origin).

Are Ray and Dustin boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Dustin is primarily a boy name.