Ray vs Kunal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#777
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kunal

Boy #17,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one with beautiful eyes"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,652
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ray Rank #777
Kunal Rank #17,652

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #17652 for Kunal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ray or Kunal more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Kunal at #17652 in the United States.

What do Ray and Kunal mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Kunal means "one with beautiful eyes" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ray and Kunal boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Kunal is primarily a boy name.

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