Olivia vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

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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

Olivia Rank #1
Ray Rank #777

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #777 for Ray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

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 Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Ray

June Mae Jack Leo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Ray more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Ray mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Olivia and Ray boy or girl names?

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

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