Gray vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Gray Rank #1,342

Linus Rank #1,423

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Gray or Linus more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Gray and Linus mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Gray and Linus boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.