Mylo vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mylo

Boy #643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, gentle"

Origin: Old High German (mild)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#643
Total SSA Count
434
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
My, Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mylo Rank #643
Ray Rank #777

Mylo is more popular, ranked #643 vs #777 for Ray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mylo ___

  • Mylo James
  • Mylo Lee
  • Mylo River
  • Mylo Cole
  • Mylo Bear
  • Mylo Fox

Ray ___

  • Ray Charles
  • Ray William
  • Ray Allen
  • Ray James
  • Ray Thomas
  • Ray Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Mylo

Olive Felix Pip Daisy Hugo

If you choose Ray

June Mae Jack Leo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mylo or Ray more popular?

Mylo is more popular, ranked #643 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Mylo and Ray mean?

Mylo means "merciful, gentle" (Old High German (mild) origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Mylo and Ray boy or girl names?

Mylo is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.

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