Gray vs James

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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Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Gray Rank #1,342

James Rank #2,583

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #2583 for James.

Is Gray or James more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to James at #2583 in the United States.

What do Gray and James mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gray and James boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a girl name.