Ray vs Rei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Girl #4,924 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beam of light"

Origin: Old French

English American French

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"courtesy, respect, gratitude"

Origin: Japanese kanji 礼

Japanese American Brazilian

✓ All Clear

Ray Rank #4,924

Rei Rank #3,800

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #4924 for Ray.

Is Ray or Rei more popular?

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Ray at #4924 in the United States.

What do Ray and Rei mean?

Ray means "beam of light" (Old French origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Ray and Rei boy or girl names?

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