Ty vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ty

Boy #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Ty Rank #858

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #858 for Ty.

Is Ty or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Ty at #858 in the United States.

What do Ty and Ray mean?

Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Ty and Ray boy or girl names?

Ty is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.