Gray vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Gray Rank #1,342

Nick Rank #1,422

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Gray or Nick more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Gray and Nick mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Gray and Nick boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.