Ray vs Kylen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"narrow, a strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Ray Rank #777

Kylen Rank #922

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #922 for Kylen.

Is Ray or Kylen more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Kylen at #922 in the United States.

What do Ray and Kylen mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Kylen means "narrow, a strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ray and Kylen boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Kylen is primarily a boy name.