Ray vs Loyal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #879 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faithful, devoted"

Origin: English/Old French

American English

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Ray Rank #777

Loyal Rank #879

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #879 for Loyal.

Is Ray or Loyal more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Loyal at #879 in the United States.

What do Ray and Loyal mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Loyal means "faithful, devoted" (English/Old French origin).

Are Ray and Loyal boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Loyal is primarily a boy name.