Ray vs Kolson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: English

American English

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Ray Rank #777

Kolson Rank #801

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #801 for Kolson.

Is Ray or Kolson more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Kolson at #801 in the United States.

What do Ray and Kolson mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Kolson means "son of Cole" (English origin).

Are Ray and Kolson boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Kolson is primarily a boy name.