Gray vs West

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 #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gray Rank #1,342

West Rank #1,339

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Gray or West more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and West mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Gray and West boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.