Joan vs Grey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Joan Rank #1,014

Grey Rank #878

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 vs #1014 for Joan.

Is Joan or Grey more popular?

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 compared to Joan at #1014 in the United States.

What do Joan and Grey mean?

Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Joan and Grey boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.