Ray vs Skyler

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #761 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

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Ray Rank #777

Skyler Rank #761

Skyler is more popular, ranked #761 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Skyler more popular?

Skyler is more popular, ranked #761 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Skyler mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Skyler means "scholar" (Dutch origin).

Are Ray and Skyler boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Skyler is primarily a boy name.