Gray vs Elmer

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 #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Gray Rank #1,342

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Gray or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Elmer mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Gray and Elmer boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.