Gray vs Grey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Gray Rank #1,342

Grey Rank #878

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Gray or Grey more popular?

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Grey mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Gray and Grey boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.