Ray vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Ray Rank #777

Harry Rank #780

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Ray or Harry more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Ray and Harry mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ray and Harry boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.