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Gray vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,342
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Dutch German Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gray Rank #1,342
Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1342 for Gray.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gray or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Jerome mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Gray and Jerome boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.

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