Ray vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

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Ray Rank #777

Ricky Rank #830

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Ray or Ricky more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Ray and Ricky mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Ray and Ricky boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.