👶 Boy Name English · Germanic

Ray

Pronunciation /RAY/

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“wise”

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Meaning of Ray

Ray is a boy name of Germanic origin, popular among English families. It means “wise protector, counsel”.

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Popularity
82/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
18/100
Pronunciation
100/100

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#68#88#1082015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
2026 Rank
#68

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Meaningwise
OriginEnglish · Germanic
Gender👶 Boy Name
First LetterR
Letters3
Syllables1
Popularity82/100
Registry Popularity82/100

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