Ray vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Ray Rank #777

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Wilson mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Ray and Wilson boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.