Ray vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

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Ray Rank #777

Forest Rank #725

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Forest more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Forest mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Ray and Forest boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.