Ray vs Joey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will add, God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ray Rank #777

Joey Rank #890

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #890 for Joey.

Is Ray or Joey more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Joey at #890 in the United States.

What do Ray and Joey mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Joey means "God will add, God will increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ray and Joey boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Joey is primarily a boy name.