Ray vs Jones

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

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Ray Rank #777

Jones Rank #849

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Ray or Jones more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Ray and Jones mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin).

Are Ray and Jones boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Jones is primarily a boy name.