Ray vs Jayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

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Ray Rank #777

Jayson Rank #623

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Jayson more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Jayson mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin).

Are Ray and Jayson boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Jayson is primarily a boy name.