Landen vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Landen

Boy #813 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"long hill, ridge"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#813
Total SSA Count
308
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Land, Lando

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Landen Rank #813
Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #813 for Landen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Landen ___

  • Landen James
  • Landen Michael
  • Landen Lee
  • Landen Cole
  • Landen Gray
  • Landen Reid

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 Landen

Hadley Brayden Kinsley Grayson Peyton

If you choose Ray

June Mae Jack Leo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Landen or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Landen at #813 in the United States.

What do Landen and Ray mean?

Landen means "long hill, ridge" (Old English origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Landen and Ray boy or girl names?

Landen is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.

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