Ray vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ray Rank #777

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Layton mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Layton boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.