Ray vs Ferry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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Ray Rank #777

Ferry Rank #32,658

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ray or Ferry more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ray and Ferry mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Ray and Ferry boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.