Tray
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Tray is an Old French name meaning “third”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.68% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Tray
Tray is a name of Old French (French) origin, derived from the term for the third branch of a deer's antler. It historically functioned as a designation for a third-born son or an individual associated with the number three. This numerical naming convention reflects early European practices of identifying children by birth order or structural associations.
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Gender Usage of the Name Tray
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Tray is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.68% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Tray
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Tray is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 2.57M births |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 14.7M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 864K births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 3.23M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Tray ranked #12,155 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Tray shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,787 in 1966. Its lowest recorded position was #12,155 in 2025. Over the last 18 years (2007–2025) the name fell -4472 places (from #7,683 to #12,155).
Characteristics of the Name Tray
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- T — Boy Names Starting with T
- Ends with
- y — Boy Names Ending in “y”
Name AestheticMethodology
Tray is a one-syllable name with a consonant-cluster start, resulting in a sharp and Sleek & Modern auditory impression. Its contemporary usage is often associated with figures like Trayvon Martin, embedding the name in modern American cultural discourse. The name favors a crisp, direct sound that aligns with current naming trends.
Middle Names For Tray
Middle names used with TrayMethodology
Tray is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Tray Obryant · Tray Allen · Tray Antonius · Tray Cornell · Tray ObrianView all 30 boy middle names.
- Total 41 middle names used with Tray
- 4 girl middle names used with Tray
- 7 unisex middle names used with Tray
Middle name suggestions for TrayMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Tray is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Tray Andrew · Tray Albert · Tray Alfred · Tray Antwan · Tray Antwon. View all 40 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Tray
Sound Like Tray Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Terry · Troy · Drew · View all 81 names
Spelled Like Tray Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Tyray · Troy · Trey · View all 6 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Thomas · Timothy · Tyler · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Tray Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Jose · Jay · Ray · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Tray”
Dictionary Meaning of "Tray"Methodology
Alternative form of trey (“third branch of deer's antler”)
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How to Spell Tray in ASL
- T
- r
- a
- y
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