Ray vs Ocean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great surrounding sea"

Origin: Greek (Okeanos)

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Ray Rank #777

Ocean Rank #592

Ocean is more popular, ranked #592 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Ocean more popular?

Ocean is more popular, ranked #592 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Ocean mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Ocean means "great surrounding sea" (Greek (Okeanos) origin).

Are Ray and Ocean boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Ocean is primarily a boy name.