Ray vs Stanley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #877 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stony meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Ray Rank #777

Stanley Rank #877

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #877 for Stanley.

Is Ray or Stanley more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Stanley at #877 in the United States.

What do Ray and Stanley mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Stanley means "stony meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Stanley boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Stanley is primarily a boy name.