Gray vs Ranger

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 #1,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest guardian, one who patrols"

Origin: Old French via English

American English

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Gray Rank #1,342

Ranger Rank #1,532

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1532 for Ranger.

Is Gray or Ranger more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Ranger at #1532 in the United States.

What do Gray and Ranger mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Ranger means "forest guardian, one who patrols" (Old French via English origin).

Are Gray and Ranger boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Ranger is primarily a boy name.