Ray vs Lucien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #914 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, luminous"

Origin: Latin

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Ray Rank #777

Lucien Rank #914

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #914 for Lucien.

Is Ray or Lucien more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Lucien at #914 in the United States.

What do Ray and Lucien mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Lucien means "light, luminous" (Latin origin).

Are Ray and Lucien boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Lucien is primarily a boy name.