Ray vs Maurice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

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Ray Rank #777

Maurice Rank #932

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #932 for Maurice.

Is Ray or Maurice more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Ray and Maurice mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Ray and Maurice boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Maurice is primarily a boy name.