Gerald vs Gray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Gray Rank #1,342

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Gerald or Gray more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Gray mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Gerald and Gray boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.