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Kenny vs Gray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,355
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,342
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kenny Rank #1,355
Gray Rank #1,342

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenny or Gray more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Gray mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Kenny and Gray boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.

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