Ray vs Reign

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rule, sovereignty"

Origin: Old French

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Ray Rank #777

Reign Rank #624

Reign is more popular, ranked #624 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Reign more popular?

Reign is more popular, ranked #624 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Reign mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Reign means "rule, sovereignty" (Old French origin).

Are Ray and Reign boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Reign is primarily a boy name.