Ray vs Teddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Ray Rank #777

Teddy Rank #898

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Ray or Teddy more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Ray and Teddy mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Ray and Teddy boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Teddy is primarily a boy name.