Gray vs Aven

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 #1,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river (from Celtic afon)"

Origin: Celtic

American English

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Gray Rank #1,342

Aven Rank #1,157

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Gray or Aven more popular?

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Aven mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin).

Are Gray and Aven boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Aven is primarily a boy name.