Roger vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Roger Rank #750

Ray Rank #777

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Roger or Ray more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Roger and Ray mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Roger and Ray boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.