Ray vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ray Rank #777

Mathew Rank #941

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Ray or Mathew more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Ray and Mathew mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ray and Mathew boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.