Gray vs Gilbert

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 #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

English French American Irish

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Gray Rank #1,342

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gray or Gilbert more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gray and Gilbert mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Gray and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.