Ray vs Radford

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Girl #4,924 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beam of light"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Boy #19,821 Most Popular

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Ray Rank #4,924

Radford Rank #19,821

Ray is more popular, ranked #4924 vs #19821 for Radford.

Is Ray or Radford more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #4924 compared to Radford at #19821 in the United States.

What do Ray and Radford mean?

Ray means "beam of light" (Old French origin).

Are Ray and Radford boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a girl name. Radford is primarily a boy name.