Ray vs Neo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

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Ray Rank #777

Neo Rank #972

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #972 for Neo.

Is Ray or Neo more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Ray and Neo mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin).

Are Ray and Neo boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Neo is primarily a boy name.