Ray vs Eugene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Ray Rank #777

Eugene Rank #871

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #871 for Eugene.

Is Ray or Eugene more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Ray and Eugene mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Ray and Eugene boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.