Eiden vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eiden

Boy #807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fire (from the sun god Aodh)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#807
Total SSA Count
311
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ei, Den, Eddie

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Eiden Rank #807
Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #807 for Eiden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eiden ___

  • Eiden James
  • Eiden Cole
  • Eiden Reid
  • Eiden Scott
  • Eiden Blake
  • Eiden Grey

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 Eiden

Liam Finn Declan Nora Chloe

If you choose Ray

June Mae Jack Leo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eiden or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Eiden at #807 in the United States.

What do Eiden and Ray mean?

Eiden means "fire (from the sun god Aodh)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Eiden and Ray boy or girl names?

Eiden is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.

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