Gray vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Girl #5,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired, dignified"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Gray Rank #5,235

May Rank #1,351

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #5235 for Gray.

Is Gray or May more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Gray at #5235 in the United States.

What do Gray and May mean?

Gray means "gray-haired, dignified" (Old English origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Gray and May boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.