Gray vs Orson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Boy #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Gray Rank #1,342

Orson Rank #1,501

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1501 for Orson.

Is Gray or Orson more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Orson at #1501 in the United States.

What do Gray and Orson mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin).

Are Gray and Orson boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Orson is primarily a boy name.