Ray vs Marcel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #753 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little warrior"

Origin: Latin

French Belgian German Dutch Brazilian

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Ray Rank #777

Marcel Rank #753

Marcel is more popular, ranked #753 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Marcel more popular?

Marcel is more popular, ranked #753 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Marcel mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Marcel means "little warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Ray and Marcel boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Marcel is primarily a boy name.