Ray vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Girl #4,924 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beam of light"

Origin: Old French

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Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Ray Rank #4,924

May Rank #1,351

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #4924 for Ray.

Is Ray or May more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Ray at #4924 in the United States.

What do Ray and May mean?

Ray means "beam of light" (Old French origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Ray and May boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.