Ray vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ray Rank #777

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Sam mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ray and Sam boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.