Ray vs Junior

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #684 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"younger, the son"

Origin: Latin

American Latin American Filipino African American

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Ray Rank #777

Junior Rank #684

Junior is more popular, ranked #684 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Junior more popular?

Junior is more popular, ranked #684 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Junior mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Junior means "younger, the son" (Latin origin).

Are Ray and Junior boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Junior is primarily a boy name.