Bear vs Grey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Bear Rank #829

Grey Rank #878

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Bear or Grey more popular?

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Bear and Grey mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Bear and Grey boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.