Ray vs Jedidiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #811 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"God's darling"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ray Rank #777

Jedidiah Rank #811

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #811 for Jedidiah.

Is Ray or Jedidiah more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Jedidiah at #811 in the United States.

What do Ray and Jedidiah mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Jedidiah means "God's darling" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ray and Jedidiah boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Jedidiah is primarily a boy name.