Ray vs Julien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #702 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin

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Ray Rank #777

Julien Rank #702

Julien is more popular, ranked #702 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Julien more popular?

Julien is more popular, ranked #702 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Julien mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Julien means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin origin).

Are Ray and Julien boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Julien is primarily a boy name.