Reign vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reign

Boy #624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rule, sovereignty"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Reign Rank #624

Ray Rank #777

Reign is more popular, ranked #624 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Reign or Ray more popular?

Reign is more popular, ranked #624 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Reign and Ray mean?

Reign means "rule, sovereignty" (Old French origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Reign and Ray boy or girl names?

Reign is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.