Grey vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Grey Rank #878

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Grey or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Grey and Harry mean?

Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Grey and Harry boy or girl names?

Grey is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.