Ray
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Popularity
#4978
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
209,970
Peak Year
#3,529 in 1926
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Ray is a short form of Raymond, of Germanic origin, meaning "wise protector".
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Ray Charles
American singer, songwriter, and pianist
Ray Bradbury
American science fiction and fantasy author
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