Ray vs Emery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #825 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home power, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

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Ray Rank #777

Emery Rank #825

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #825 for Emery.

Is Ray or Emery more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Emery at #825 in the United States.

What do Ray and Emery mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin).

Are Ray and Emery boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a boy name.