Ray - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Ray \ray\ is pronounced ray. It is of English origin. A short form of Raymond used as an independent name in the 20th century and also in contemporary blends. See also Raynor. Singer Ray Charles; boxer Sugar Ray Leonard; author Ray Bradbury; actors Ray Liotta, Ray Romano.

Ray has 10 variant forms: Rae, Rai, Rayce, Rayder, Raydon, Raye, Rayford, Raylen, Raynell and Reigh.

For more information, see also the related name Rashaun.

Baby names that sound like Ray are Roy, Raj, Rey and Ruy.

Ray is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Ray. Click here to compare Ray with related baby names.