Boy Name
Wray
Wray is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Wray is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Wray often also consider Wrenley.
Wray meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Wray has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Wray as W·R·A·Y, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Wray is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Wray variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Wraya, Wraye, Wrayy.
- Nicknames: Wray works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Wray with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Wray middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Wrenley, Wrenlee, Wright, Wade, Ward — full picks on the sibling names for Wray guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Wray? Browse our names like Wray guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Wray
What does the name Wray mean?
Wray has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Wray?
The exact origin of Wray is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Wray?
Wray has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Wray a boy's or girl's name?
Wray is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Wray in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Wray sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Wray?
Names that share Wray's sound and style include Wrenley, Wrenlee, Wright, Wade, Ward.
What middle names pair well with Wray?
Good middle-name fits for Wray pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Wray is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Wray is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Wray?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Wray share its rhythm without rhyming — Wrenley, Wrenlee, Wright all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.