Orson vs Gray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orson

Boy #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Orson Rank #1,501

Gray Rank #1,342

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1501 for Orson.

Is Orson or Gray more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Orson at #1501 in the United States.

What do Orson and Gray mean?

Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Orson and Gray boy or girl names?

Orson is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.