Ray vs Elisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ray Rank #777

Elisha Rank #851

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #851 for Elisha.

Is Ray or Elisha more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Ray and Elisha mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ray and Elisha boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Elisha is primarily a boy name.