Ray vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Ray Rank #777

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Shawn mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Ray and Shawn boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.