Ray vs Sinclair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Sinclair

Girl #4,857 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Saint Clair, bright and clear"

Origin: Norman French via Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,857
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sin, Claire, Clair

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ray Rank #777
Sinclair Rank #4,857

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #4857 for Sinclair.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ray ___

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

Sinclair ___

  • Sinclair Rose
  • Sinclair Grace
  • Sinclair Jane
  • Sinclair Elise
  • Sinclair Mae
  • Sinclair Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ray

June Mae Jack Leo Pearl

If you choose Sinclair

Tennyson Hollis Marlowe Fletcher Waverly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ray or Sinclair more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Sinclair at #4857 in the United States.

What do Ray and Sinclair mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Sinclair means "from Saint Clair, bright and clear" (Norman French via Scottish origin).

Are Ray and Sinclair boy or girl names?

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

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