Roland vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roland

Boy #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Roland Rank #664

Ray Rank #777

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Roland or Ray more popular?

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Roland and Ray mean?

Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Roland and Ray boy or girl names?

Roland is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.