Ray vs Legacy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #956 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"inheritance, bequest"

Origin: Latin

American African-American English

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Ray Rank #777

Legacy Rank #956

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #956 for Legacy.

Is Ray or Legacy more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Legacy at #956 in the United States.

What do Ray and Legacy mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Legacy means "inheritance, bequest" (Latin origin).

Are Ray and Legacy boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Legacy is primarily a boy name.