Ray vs Roland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

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Ray Rank #777

Roland Rank #664

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Roland more popular?

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Roland mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin).

Are Ray and Roland boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Roland is primarily a boy name.