Dena vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dena

Girl #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judged, vindicated"

Origin: Hebrew 'Dinah'

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,802
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dena Rank #4,802
Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #4802 for Dena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dena ___

  • Dena Marie
  • Dena Rose
  • Dena Lynn
  • Dena Grace
  • Dena Claire
  • Dena Mae

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 Dena

Lena Tara Mara Joel Seth

If you choose Ray

June Mae Jack Leo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dena or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Dena at #4802 in the United States.

What do Dena and Ray mean?

Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Dena and Ray boy or girl names?

Dena is primarily a girl name. Ray is primarily a boy name.

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