Alder vs Gray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

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Alder Rank #1,424

Gray Rank #1,342

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Alder or Gray more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Alder and Gray mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Alder and Gray boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.