Gray vs Roan

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 #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little seal"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Gray Rank #1,342

Roan Rank #1,351

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

Is Gray or Roan more popular?

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

What do Gray and Roan mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Roan means "little seal" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gray and Roan boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Roan is primarily a boy name.