Ray
Meaning of Ray
Ray is a popular and timeless name for baby boys. It has a strong and masculine sound, making it a great choice for parents looking for a strong name for their son. The name Ray is pronounced the same way in both American English and British English, as "RAY" (/reɪ/). Some variations of the name include Rae and Raymond.
In the United States of America, the name Ray has been consistently given to newborn boys over the years. In recent years, it has maintained a moderate level of popularity, with around 300 to 400 occurrences annually. The ranking of the name Ray has fluctuated between 700 and 800 during this time period.
Although not currently in the top ranks, Ray remains a classic and enduring choice for parents seeking a timeless name with a touch of strength and masculinity for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as RAY (/reɪ/)
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Notable People Named Ray
| Ray Douglas Bradbury was a celebrated American author and screenwriter known for his work in various genres such as fantasy, science fiction, horror, mystery, and realistic fiction. |
| Ray Charles Robinson Sr. was a legendary American singer, songwriter, and pianist known as "The Genius" and "Brother Ray", who overcame blindness to become one of the most iconic and influential musicians in history. |
| Ray Kurzweil - Raymond Kurzweil is an American computer scientist, author, inventor, and futurist known for his work in OCR, speech recognition, and his advocacy for life extension technologies and futurism. |
| Ray Harryhausen - Raymond Frederick Harryhausen was a pioneering American-British animator and special effects creator known for his innovative stop motion model animation technique called "Dynamation," and his notable works include Mighty Joe Young, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, and Jason and the Argonauts. |
| Ray Liotta - Raymond Allen Liotta was an American actor known for his roles in films such as "Goodfellas" and "Field of Dreams." |
| Ray Eames - Bernice Alexandra Kaiser Eames was an American artist and designer known for her work in various artistic mediums. |
| Ray Charles was a renowned American musician, singer, and conductor, best known for leading the Ray Charles Singers and producing a series of popular choral record albums in the 1950s and 1960s. |
| Ray William Johnson is an American internet celebrity known for his popular YouTube channel and web series, Equals Three, which gained over 10 million subscribers and 2 billion views. |
| Ray Parker Jr. - Ray Erskine Parker Jr. is a multi-talented American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his hit songs and for writing and performing the theme song for the 1984 film Ghostbusters. |
| Ray Mancini - Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini is a former American professional boxer, actor, and sports commentator who held the WBA lightweight title from 1982 to 1984 and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2015. |
| Ray Brown - Raymond Matthews Brown, an American jazz double bassist, was renowned for his collaborations with Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald, and was a founding member of the precursor to the Modern Jazz Quartet. |
| Ray Avery - Sir Raymond John Avery is a prominent New Zealand pharmaceutical scientist, inventor, author, and social entrepreneur. |
| Ray Jónsson - Ray Anthony Pepito Jónsson is a Filipino-Icelandic former footballer and current head coach of 3. deild karla club Reynir Sandgerði, known for his versatility on the field and international career with both Iceland and the Philippines. |
| Ray Teret - Raymond Teret was an English radio disc jockey convicted of rape and indecent assault in 2014. |
| Noble Ray Price was a pioneering American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his influential baritone voice and innovations in country music. |
