Ray vs Kenai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flat land"

Origin: Dena'ina Athabascan

American Native Alaskan

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Ray Rank #777

Kenai Rank #770

Kenai is more popular, ranked #770 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Kenai more popular?

Kenai is more popular, ranked #770 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Kenai mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Kenai means "flat land" (Dena'ina Athabascan origin).

Are Ray and Kenai boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Kenai is primarily a boy name.