Ray vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Girl #4,924 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beam of light"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Ray Rank #777

Ray Rank #4,924

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #4924 for Ray.

Is Ray or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Ray at #4924 in the United States.

What do Ray and Ray mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Ray means "beam of light" (Old French origin).

Are Ray and Ray boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a girl name.