Cray Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Cray

"A surname."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1993 👥 111 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A surname.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
111
Life Path
Number 2

📖 What Does Cray Mean?

Cray Inc., a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, is an American supercomputer manufacturer headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It also manufactures systems for data storage and analytics. As of June 2025, Cray supercomputer systems held the top three spots in the TOP500, which ranks the most powerful supercomputers in the world.

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Cray Inc., a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, is an American supercomputer manufacturer headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It also manufactures systems for data storage and analytics. As of June 2025, Cray supercomputer systems held the top three spots in the TOP500, which ranks the most powerful supercomputers in the world.

Root Element
Cray
Core Meaning
"A surname."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Cray

C 3
R 9
A 1
Y 7
SUM 2
2
Life Path
Harmony & Diplomacy
1
Soul Urge
Independence & Leadership
1
Personality
Independence & Leadership

Life Path 2 — Harmony & Diplomacy: Cooperative, sensitive, and excellent mediators.

📊 Cray in Numbers

111 US bearers
1993 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Cray" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~111 people named Cray in the US. Peaked in 1993 with 9 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Cray?

The Life Path number for Cray is 2, associated with Harmony & Diplomacy. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 1.

Is Cray a boy or girl name?

Cray is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Cray in the US?

Approximately 111 people in the United States are named Cray. The name peaked in 1993 with 9 recorded uses.

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