Ray vs Wylder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"untamed, wild-natured"

Origin: English

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Ray Rank #777

Wylder Rank #680

Wylder is more popular, ranked #680 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Wylder more popular?

Wylder is more popular, ranked #680 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Wylder mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Wylder means "untamed, wild-natured" (English origin).

Are Ray and Wylder boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Wylder is primarily a boy name.