Ray vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Ray Rank #777

Rey Rank #823

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Ray or Rey more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Ray and Rey mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Ray and Rey boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.