Ray vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ray Rank #777

Jon Rank #893

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Ray or Jon more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Ray and Jon mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ray and Jon boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.