Ray vs Uriah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ray Rank #777

Uriah Rank #655

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Uriah more popular?

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Uriah mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ray and Uriah boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Uriah is primarily a boy name.