Ray

Male

Meaning

Refers to the cool dude.

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/reɪ/

Traits associated with the name Ray:

Dogs named Ray tend to be loving, strong-willed, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Ray?

That you have a creative side and enjoy giving your pet a unique name. It could also suggest that you have a fondness for the letter "R" or that you have a special connection to the name Ray.

Is Ray a good dog name?

Ray is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Ray isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

4,388
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1,070
New York City Dog Name Database
1,142
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Ray is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Ray was, in the past month, the 2570th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Ray is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Ray was viewed 109 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Ray's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Ray is most adored in Delaware, Illinois and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Ray.

Ray is found in these categories:

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sassy

Radiates energy, shines with confidence, and beams with cheeky charm.

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