Gray vs Bowie

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 #1,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yellow-haired, blonde"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American English

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Gray Rank #1,342

Bowie Rank #1,211

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Gray or Bowie more popular?

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Bowie mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Bowie means "yellow-haired, blonde" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gray and Bowie boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Bowie is primarily a boy name.