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Gray vs Zephaniah

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
Zephaniah Rank #1,340

Zephaniah is more popular, ranked #1340 vs #1342 for Gray.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gray or Zephaniah more popular?

Zephaniah is more popular, ranked #1340 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Zephaniah mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Zephaniah means "protected by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gray and Zephaniah boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Zephaniah is primarily a boy name.

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