Reese vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reese

Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Reese Rank #621

Ray Rank #777

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Reese or Ray more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Reese and Ray mean?

Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Reese and Ray boy or girl names?

Reese is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.