Gray vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

American English Latin American

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Gray Rank #1,342

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Gray or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Nova mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Gray and Nova boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.