Ray vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Ray Rank #777

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Phillip mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Ray and Phillip boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.