Zev vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zev

Boy #908 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli American

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Zev Rank #908

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #908 for Zev.

Is Zev or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Zev at #908 in the United States.

What do Zev and Ray mean?

Zev means "wolf" (Hebrew origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Zev and Ray boy or girl names?

Zev is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.