Ray: name meaning and origin

Ray

king; beam of light

French · Boy · 1 syllable

Ray is a French name meaning "king; beam of light". It has one syllable, and is traditionally a boy's name.

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Sibling names for Ray

  • Ray & Claire Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Ray & Ada Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Ray & Aiden Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Ray & Clara Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Ray & Ellie Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Ray & Esther Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Ray & Finn Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Ray & Freya Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

Nicknames for Ray

No traditional nickname; Ray is usually used in full.

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Questions about Ray

What does the name Ray mean?

Ray is a French name meaning "king; beam of light".

How many syllables are in Ray?

Ray has one syllable (Ray).

What are nicknames for Ray?

Ray has no widely used nickname, so it is usually used as it is.

Is Ray a boy's or girl's name?

Ray is traditionally a boy's name.