Ray vs Westley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"western clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Ray Rank #777

Westley Rank #656

Westley is more popular, ranked #656 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Westley more popular?

Westley is more popular, ranked #656 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Westley mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Westley means "western clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Westley boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Westley is primarily a boy name.