Ray vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Ray Rank #777

Van Rank #909

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #909 for Van.

Is Ray or Van more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Ray and Van mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Ray and Van boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.