Names like Ray
If Ray is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from German classics to names with a similar sound. Ray has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Rudy, Harry, Ralph and Ricky.
24 boy names like Ray
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- Rudy#739Rudy is a short form of Rudolf, meaning "famous wolf".Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Harry#775Harry means "army ruler." It comes from the name Henry.Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- RalphRalph means "wise counsel".Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- RickyRicky is often used as a shortened version of Richard or other names containing 'ric'.Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- RandyRandy is often short for Randall or Randolph, meaning "shield counsel" or "house wolf."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Jeffrey#552Means "God's peace" or "peaceful ruler."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Frank#514Frank means "Frenchman" or "free man."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- LanceLance means "land" or "territory".Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- RandallShield wolf, or rim wolf.Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- FreddyFreddy means "peaceful ruler." It's a shortened version of Frederick or similar names…Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- TerryTerry is often a shortened version of names like "Terence" which means "smooth." It can…Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- KarlKarl means "free man" or "strong".Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- WillWill means "resolute protector" or "desire, will".Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- JerryJerry is often a shortened version of Gerald or Gerome.Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Garrett#564Garrett means "strength of the spear." It can also mean "brave with the spear."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- RodolfoFamous wolf, glorious wolfAlso GermanSimilar popularity curve
- KurtFrom the German name Konrad, meaning "brave counsel".Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- RickRick is often short for Richard or Frederick.Also GermanOne syllable
- ReginaldReginald means "advice" or "power" and "rule." So, it roughly translates to "powerful…Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- RolandoRolando means "famous land." It comes from the combination of "hrod" (fame) and "land"…Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- GilbertGilbert means "bright pledge" or "shining promise."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- GeraldGerald means "ruler with a spear".Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- KaleKale is a variant of the name Caleb.Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- AubreyAubrey means "ruler of the elves" or "wise ruler."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
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- What names are similar to Ray?
- Names with a similar style to Ray include Rudy, Harry, Ralph, Ricky, Randy and Jeffrey.
- How are these names matched to Ray?
- Each name is compared with Ray on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Ray has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other German names are like Ray?
- Rudy, Harry, Ralph, Ricky and Randy share Ray's German roots.