Ray vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Ray Rank #777

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Major mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Ray and Major boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.