Alexi vs Gray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexi

Boy #4,826 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,826
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Lex, Al

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alexi Rank #4,826
Gray Rank #1,342

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #4826 for Alexi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexi ___

  • Alexi James
  • Alexi Reed
  • Alexi Cole
  • Alexi Stone
  • Alexi Cruz
  • Alexi Dane

Gray ___

  • Gray James
  • Gray William
  • Gray Alexander
  • Gray Elliott
  • Gray Thomas
  • Gray Ford

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexi or Gray more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Alexi at #4826 in the United States.

What do Alexi and Gray mean?

Alexi means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Alexi and Gray boy or girl names?

Alexi is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.

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