Gray vs Bernard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Gray Rank #1,342

Bernard Rank #1,320

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Gray or Bernard more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Bernard mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Gray and Bernard boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.