Gray vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Gray Rank #1,342

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Gray or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Gerald mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Gray and Gerald boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.