Ray vs Ty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

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Ray Rank #777

Ty Rank #858

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #858 for Ty.

Is Ray or Ty more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Ty at #858 in the United States.

What do Ray and Ty mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin).

Are Ray and Ty boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Ty is primarily a boy name.