Ray vs Memphis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

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Ray Rank #777

Memphis Rank #589

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Memphis more popular?

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Memphis mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Memphis means "enduring and beautiful" (Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer) origin).

Are Ray and Memphis boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Memphis is primarily a boy name.