Ray vs Wesson

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ray Rank #777
Wesson Rank #953

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #953 for Wesson.

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

Wesson ___

  • Wesson James
  • Wesson Cole
  • Wesson Reid
  • Wesson Grant
  • Wesson Blake
  • Wesson Chase

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ray

June Mae Jack Leo Pearl

If you choose Wesson

Hudson Beckett Emerson Presley Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ray or Wesson more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Wesson at #953 in the United States.

What do Ray and Wesson mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Wesson means "western town" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Wesson boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Wesson is primarily a boy name.

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