Ray vs Emmitt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #681 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"whole, universal, powerful"

Origin: Germanic

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Ray Rank #777

Emmitt Rank #681

Emmitt is more popular, ranked #681 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Emmitt more popular?

Emmitt is more popular, ranked #681 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Emmitt mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Emmitt means "whole, universal, powerful" (Germanic origin).

Are Ray and Emmitt boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Emmitt is primarily a boy name.