Cree vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cree

Boy #2,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"referring to the Cree Indigenous people of North America"

Origin: Indigenous North American

Cultural Roots

Indigenous North American Canadian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,021
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cree Rank #2,021
Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #2021 for Cree.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cree ___

  • Cree River
  • Cree James
  • Cree Blue
  • Cree Wolf
  • Cree Stone
  • Cree Dale

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 Cree

Dakota Cheyenne Shiloh Raven Scout

If you choose Ray

June Mae Jack Leo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cree or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Cree at #2021 in the United States.

What do Cree and Ray mean?

Cree means "referring to the Cree Indigenous people of North America" (Indigenous North American origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Cree and Ray boy or girl names?

Cree is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.

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