Ray vs Waylen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wayfarer, traveler"

Origin: Old English

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Ray Rank #777

Waylen Rank #796

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #796 for Waylen.

Is Ray or Waylen more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Waylen at #796 in the United States.

What do Ray and Waylen mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Waylen means "wayfarer, traveler" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Waylen boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Waylen is primarily a boy name.