Ray vs Nixon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Nicholas, son of Nick"

Origin: English

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Ray Rank #777

Nixon Rank #873

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #873 for Nixon.

Is Ray or Nixon more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Nixon at #873 in the United States.

What do Ray and Nixon mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Nixon means "son of Nicholas, son of Nick" (English origin).

Are Ray and Nixon boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Nixon is primarily a boy name.