Ray vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Ray Rank #777

Emory Rank #886

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #886 for Emory.

Is Ray or Emory more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Ray and Emory mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ray and Emory boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.