Ray vs Trey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #790 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"three, the third"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Ray Rank #777

Trey Rank #790

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #790 for Trey.

Is Ray or Trey more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Trey at #790 in the United States.

What do Ray and Trey mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Trey means "three, the third" (Old French origin).

Are Ray and Trey boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Trey is primarily a boy name.