Nova vs Gray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

American English Latin American

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Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Nova Rank #1,180

Gray Rank #1,342

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Nova or Gray more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Nova and Gray mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Nova and Gray boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.