Cayson vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayson

Boy #764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer (via Jason)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#764
Total SSA Count
332
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cay, Case

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Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#777
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cayson Rank #764
Ray Rank #777

Cayson is more popular, ranked #764 vs #777 for Ray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cayson ___

  • Cayson James
  • Cayson Lee
  • Cayson Thomas
  • Cayson Allen
  • Cayson Robert
  • Cayson Wayne

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 Cayson

Brayden Jayden Landon Paisley Kinsley

If you choose Ray

June Mae Jack Leo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayson or Ray more popular?

Cayson is more popular, ranked #764 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Cayson and Ray mean?

Cayson means "healer (via Jason)" (Greek origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Cayson and Ray boy or girl names?

Cayson is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.

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