Ray vs Judson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Judd"

Origin: English

American English

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Ray Rank #777

Judson Rank #957

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #957 for Judson.

Is Ray or Judson more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Judson at #957 in the United States.

What do Ray and Judson mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Judson means "son of Judd" (English origin).

Are Ray and Judson boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Judson is primarily a boy name.