Abram vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abram

Boy #712 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted father"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#712
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abe, Bram

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abram Rank #712
Ray Rank #777

Abram is more popular, ranked #712 vs #777 for Ray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abram ___

  • Abram James
  • Abram Lee
  • Abram Thomas
  • Abram Daniel
  • Abram Cole
  • Abram Isaac

Ray ___

  • Ray Charles
  • Ray William
  • Ray Allen
  • Ray James
  • Ray Thomas
  • Ray Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abram

Isaac Elijah Noah Miriam Naomi

If you choose Ray

June Mae Jack Leo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abram or Ray more popular?

Abram is more popular, ranked #712 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Abram and Ray mean?

Abram means "exalted father" (Hebrew origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Abram and Ray boy or girl names?

Abram is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.

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