Ben vs Grey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Ben Rank #802

Grey Rank #878

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Ben or Grey more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Ben and Grey mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Ben and Grey boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.