Zachary vs Ray
Comparing Zachary and Ray? Both are popular picks for parents in 2026. Zachary ranks in the Top 500 tier and traces to Hebrew naming roots (meaning "God remembers"). Ray sits in the Top 500 tier with Germanic origins (meaning "Counsel protector").
Zachary
- Meaning: God remembers
- Origin: Hebrew
- Popularity (2026): Top 500
- Full Zachary name page
Ray
- Meaning: Counsel protector
- Origin: Germanic
- Popularity (2026): Top 500
- Full Ray name page
Which name is more popular: Zachary or Ray?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Zachary ranks higher (Top 500) than Ray (Top 500).