Ray vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Ray Rank #777

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Jefferson mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Ray and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.