Ray vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Ray Rank #777

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Houston mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Ray and Houston boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.