Ray vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Ray Rank #777

Leroy Rank #864

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Ray or Leroy more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Ray and Leroy mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Ray and Leroy boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.