Gray vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Gray Rank #1,342

May Rank #1,351

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1351 for May.

Is Gray or May more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do Gray and May mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Gray and May boy or girl names?

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