Ray vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Ray Rank #777

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Hugh mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Ray and Hugh boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.