Grey vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Grey Rank #878

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Grey or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Grey and Ray mean?

Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Grey and Ray boy or girl names?

Grey is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.