Meaning Originated in old German meaning 'protection', shortened version of Raymond, Rayner, Raymon and Rayshawn. Origin of Ray German +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Anthony, Douglas, Ian, Joseph, Lamont, Lawson, Lewis, Maurice, Miro, Romeo Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Ray RAAY Similar Names Nahum Raylon Wes Chris Alex Kris Innes Raymundo Davi Raymon Year by Year Popularity of Ray