Ray name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German, English, Germanic and Old English
Usage: English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Bengali and Oriya
Pronunciation: ray
Meaning: Regal, Counsellor, Abbreviation of Raymond, Advice, Protection and Council and Protector
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What does Ray mean?

The famous and perennial unisex name Ray is used in Gujarati, Finnish, English, Telugu, Oriya, Swedish, Marathi, Norwegian, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Tamil, Hindi and Danish, Ray means "Regal, Counsellor, Abbreviation of Raymond, Advice, Protection or Council and Protector" came from Old High German, Old English, Germanic and English..

Ray is abridged form of Rayner. Originated from Germanic and Old High German, Prevalent and Ever lasting Rayner, Rayner means "Strong Counselor, Powerful Army and Wise Army". Ray is shortened form of Rayburn.

Acclaimed and Conifer Rayburn primarily is used in English is originated from English, meaning of Rayburn is "From the Roe-deer Brook". Ray is English equivalent of Rachel. Ray is celebrated on January 7th.

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How do I pronounce Ray?

ray is the most common way to pronounce one syllabled Ray.

Variants of Ray

Raginmund, Raianna, Rachel, Anna, Rågiähl, Lahela, Rochelle, Rachell, Rachelmarie

Nicknames for Ray

Given name Ray is already a short name, but some possible candidates include:

Names that rhyme with Ray

How popular is the name Ray?

a popular name in United States having over 207819 recievers in 269 years of usage. Presently the name is rising, in 1891, it ranked 49th when 3409 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Additionally, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 2 times Ray is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

Recently in 2016, 88 babies were given Ray and it reached its peak ranking, 459 on boy names chart. Over 925 people have been named Ray in England and Wales.

Ray is a rare baby name in France still in use today.

But Ray is a popular baby name in Canada where every 1 in 800 have the name as well as in, Australia, England, India, Philippines, New Zealand, Mozambique, Indonesia and Libya.

At least, 630000 people globally have carried Ray as their given name according to our evaluation.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018727326575221
2017765304578921
2016747322594821
20157123471010410
2014731326109139
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Facts

Ray in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands483762555
Finland26749304

What numerology tells about Ray?

You have no enemies. You like the natural flow of things. You always have the best ideas and persistence to realize each and one of them at work. You are a walking motivation and inspire people to take control over their lives and make the best of themselves. You are a child of change. Working harder than required is what you are known for. You are the most active, livingly human being in your surroundings.

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  •  Jaime - Darling Jaime is used prevalently in Spanish and English is a gender insensitive name, Jaime means "Supplanter or The Sun" has origin in Hebrew. On the list of baby boy names, darling Jaime ranked 481 in year 2017 in United States
  •  Patsy - Desirable and Evergreen unisex name Patsy is commonly used in Danish and Swedish. Its origin is in Latin, meaning of Patsy is "Noblewoman or Nobleman"
  •  Vickie - Mainly used in Danish, Finnish and Norwegian celebrated, Vickie means "Victory or The Victor" has its origin in Latin is a gender-neutral name
  •  Randall - Well-Liked and Long standing Randall is used mostly in English language has its origin in Old High German and Germanic, Randall means "Shield or Shield Wolf" is given to both boys and girls
  •  Nathan - Nathan's meaning is Gift, Protector or Another Name for Krishna is used substantially in German, Telugu and English. It is rooted from Hebrew is given to both boys and girls
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Famous people named Ray

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  • Ray Barber, singer in the early 1950s
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  • Ray Heindorf, American songwriter, composer, conductor
  • Ray Campi, American rock and roll musician sometimes called "The King of Rockabilly"
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  • Ray Vukcevich, writer of fantasy and literary fiction
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  • Ray Isherwood, Australian Test cricket match umpire
  • Ray DiPalma, American poet and visual artist
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  • Ray Forrest, radio staff announcer for NBC
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  • Ray Hyman, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Oregon
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  • Ray Davies, English singer, songwriter and musician
  • Ray Mancini, American former professional boxer
  • Ray Charles, American singer, songwriter, musician
  • Ray Burke, former Irish Fianna Fáil politician

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