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Gray vs Lyric

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

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Barry Westen Lyric Kylin

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Lyric

Boy #1,365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the lyre, lyric poetry"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,365
Total SSA Count: 138
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gray Rank #1,342

Lyric Rank #1,365

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1365 for Lyric.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gray or Lyric more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Lyric at #1365 in the United States.

What do Gray and Lyric mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Lyric means "of the lyre, lyric poetry" (Greek origin).

Are Gray and Lyric boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Lyric is primarily a boy name.

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