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Gray vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,342
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,470
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gray Rank #1,342
Darrell Rank #1,470

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gray or Darrell more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Gray and Darrell mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Gray and Darrell boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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