Wes vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wes

Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Wes Rank #745

Ray Rank #777

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Wes or Ray more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Wes and Ray mean?

Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Wes and Ray boy or girl names?

Wes is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.