Ray vs Estes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #31,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the east, eastern place"

Origin: Old French d'Este

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Ray Rank #777

Estes Rank #31,754

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #31754 for Estes.

Is Ray or Estes more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Estes at #31754 in the United States.

What do Ray and Estes mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin).

Are Ray and Estes boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Estes is primarily a boy name.