Wilson vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Wilson Rank #645

Ray Rank #777

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Wilson or Ray more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Ray mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Wilson and Ray boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.