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Gray vs Sidney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,342
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gray Rank #1,342
Sidney Rank #1,374

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gray or Sidney more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Gray and Sidney mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Gray and Sidney boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.

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