Ray vs Omari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God the highest (variant interpretation)"

Origin: Arabic

Swahili-speaking African Arabic American African American

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Ray Rank #777

Omari Rank #619

Omari is more popular, ranked #619 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Omari more popular?

Omari is more popular, ranked #619 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Omari mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Omari means "God the highest (variant interpretation)" (Arabic origin).

Are Ray and Omari boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Omari is primarily a boy name.