Ray vs Grey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Ray Rank #777

Grey Rank #878

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Ray or Grey more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Ray and Grey mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Grey boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.