Ray vs Zeke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

✓ All Clear

Boy #732 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Christian

45 High Risk

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Ray Rank #777

Zeke Rank #732

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Zeke more popular?

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Zeke mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Zeke means "strength of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ray and Zeke boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Zeke is primarily a boy name.