Gray vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Girl #5,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired, dignified"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Gray Rank #5,235

Mae Rank #530

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #5235 for Gray.

Is Gray or Mae more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Gray at #5235 in the United States.

What do Gray and Mae mean?

Gray means "gray-haired, dignified" (Old English origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Gray and Mae boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.