Canyon vs Gray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Canyon

Boy #1,440 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep gorge, ravine"

Origin: Spanish canon

American Western American

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Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Canyon Rank #1,440

Gray Rank #1,342

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1440 for Canyon.

Is Canyon or Gray more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Canyon at #1440 in the United States.

What do Canyon and Gray mean?

Canyon means "deep gorge, ravine" (Spanish canon origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Canyon and Gray boy or girl names?

Canyon is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.