Ray vs Leonard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Ray Rank #777

Leonard Rank #674

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Leonard more popular?

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Leonard mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Ray and Leonard boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.