Ray vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Ray Rank #777

Jerry Rank #868

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Ray or Jerry more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Ray and Jerry mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ray and Jerry boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.