Gray vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

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Gray Rank #1,342

Anson Rank #1,396

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Gray or Anson more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Gray and Anson mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Gray and Anson boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.