Gray vs Ansel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

German English American French

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Gray Rank #1,342

Ansel Rank #1,290

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Gray or Ansel more popular?

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Ansel mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Gray and Ansel boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Ansel is primarily a boy name.