Devy vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devy

Girl #4,940 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"goddess, divine"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,940
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Devy Rank #4,940
Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #4940 for Devy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devy ___

  • Devy Rose
  • Devy Lynn
  • Devy Grace
  • Devy Mae
  • Devy Ann

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 Devy

Priya Anaya Maya Rohan Kiran

If you choose Ray

June Mae Jack Leo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devy or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Devy at #4940 in the United States.

What do Devy and Ray mean?

Devy means "goddess, divine" (Sanskrit origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Devy and Ray boy or girl names?

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

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