Chosen vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chosen

Boy #620 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"selected, set apart, elected"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American African American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#620
Total SSA Count
459
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cho, Chos, Chosy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chosen Rank #620
Ray Rank #777

Chosen is more popular, ranked #620 vs #777 for Ray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chosen ___

  • Chosen Michael
  • Chosen James
  • Chosen Elijah
  • Chosen Gabriel
  • Chosen Isaiah
  • Chosen David

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 Chosen

Blessing Faith Zion Miracle Eden

If you choose Ray

June Mae Jack Leo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chosen or Ray more popular?

Chosen is more popular, ranked #620 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Chosen and Ray mean?

Chosen means "selected, set apart, elected" (Old English origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Chosen and Ray boy or girl names?

Chosen is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.

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