Gray vs Laken

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 #1,492 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake dweller, from the lake"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Gray Rank #1,342

Laken Rank #1,492

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1492 for Laken.

Is Gray or Laken more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Laken at #1492 in the United States.

What do Gray and Laken mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Laken means "lake dweller, from the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Gray and Laken boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Laken is primarily a boy name.