Gerard vs Gray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerard

Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

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Gerard Rank #1,529

Gray Rank #1,342

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1529 for Gerard.

Is Gerard or Gray more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Gerard at #1529 in the United States.

What do Gerard and Gray mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Gerard and Gray boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.