Ray vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Ray Rank #777

Neil Rank #866

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Ray or Neil more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Ray and Neil mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Ray and Neil boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.