Ray vs Rai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Girl #4,924 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beam of light"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #3,971 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"trust, reliance"

Origin: Japanese

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Ray Rank #4,924

Rai Rank #3,971

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 vs #4924 for Ray.

Is Ray or Rai more popular?

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 compared to Ray at #4924 in the United States.

What do Ray and Rai mean?

Ray means "beam of light" (Old French origin). Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin).

Are Ray and Rai boy or girl names?

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