Ray vs Evander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #773 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"good man, strong man"

Origin: Greek

Scottish American Ancient Roman

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Ray Rank #777

Evander Rank #773

Evander is more popular, ranked #773 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Evander more popular?

Evander is more popular, ranked #773 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Evander mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Evander means "good man, strong man" (Greek origin).

Are Ray and Evander boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Evander is primarily a boy name.