Gray vs Ash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Gray Rank #1,342

Ash Rank #1,152

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Gray or Ash more popular?

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Ash mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Gray and Ash boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Ash is primarily a boy name.