Laken vs Gray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laken

Boy #1,492 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake dweller, from the lake"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Laken Rank #1,492

Gray Rank #1,342

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1492 for Laken.

Is Laken or Gray more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Laken at #1492 in the United States.

What do Laken and Gray mean?

Laken means "lake dweller, from the lake" (Old English origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Laken and Gray boy or girl names?

Laken is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.