Grey vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Grey Rank #878

Ben Rank #802

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Grey or Ben more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Grey and Ben mean?

Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Grey and Ben boy or girl names?

Grey is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.