Ray vs Wes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

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Ray Rank #777

Wes Rank #745

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Wes more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Wes mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Wes boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.