Van vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Van Rank #909

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #909 for Van.

Is Van or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Van and Ray mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Van and Ray boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.