Tony vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tony

Boy #804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#804
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#777
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Tony Rank #804
Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #804 for Tony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tony or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Tony at #804 in the United States.

What do Tony and Ray mean?

Tony means "priceless one" (Latin origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Tony and Ray boy or girl names?

Tony is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.

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