Ray \ray\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Ray), is pronounced ray. It is of English origin. A short form of Raymond used as an independent name in the 20th century and also in contemporary blends. See also Raynor. Singer Ray Charles; boxer Sugar Ray Leonard; author Ray Bradbury; actors Ray Liotta, Ray Romano.
Ray has 11 variant forms: Rae, Rai, Raice, Rayce, Rayder, Raydon, Raye, Rayford, Raylen, Raynell and Reigh.
For more information, see also the related name Rashaun.