Ray vs Madden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Ray Rank #777

Madden Rank #690

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Madden more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Madden mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ray and Madden boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.