Ray vs Maximilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

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Ray Rank #777

Maximilian Rank #587

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Maximilian more popular?

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Maximilian mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Ray and Maximilian boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.