Gray vs Dale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Gray Rank #1,342

Dale Rank #1,309

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Gray or Dale more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Dale mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Gray and Dale boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Dale is primarily a boy name.