Gray vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

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Gray Rank #1,342

Alder Rank #1,424

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Gray or Alder more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Gray and Alder mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Gray and Alder boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.