Ray vs Peyton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Ray Rank #777

Peyton Rank #659

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Peyton mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Peyton boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.