Gray vs Bailey

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 #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Gray Rank #1,342

Bailey Rank #1,270

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Gray or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Bailey mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Gray and Bailey boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.