Gray vs Cedar

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 #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

American English Middle Eastern

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Gray Rank #1,342

Cedar Rank #1,203

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Gray or Cedar more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Cedar mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Gray and Cedar boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.