Ray vs Roger

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Ray Rank #777

Roger Rank #750

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Roger more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Roger mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Ray and Roger boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Roger is primarily a boy name.