Ray vs Heath

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Ray Rank #777

Heath Rank #852

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Ray or Heath more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Ray and Heath mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Heath boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.