Ray vs Taylor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who cuts cloth, tailor"

Origin: Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour

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Ray Rank #777

Taylor Rank #667

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Taylor more popular?

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Taylor mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Taylor means "one who cuts cloth, tailor" (Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour origin).

Are Ray and Taylor boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Taylor is primarily a boy name.