Alistair vs Grey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#878
Total SSA Count
274
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Grey →

Popularity Comparison

Alistair Rank #910
Grey Rank #878

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 vs #910 for Alistair.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alistair ___

  • Alistair James
  • Alistair Hugh
  • Alistair Ross
  • Alistair Grant
  • Alistair Thomas
  • Alistair Stuart

Grey ___

  • Grey James
  • Grey William
  • Grey Alexander
  • Grey Thomas
  • Grey Michael
  • Grey Elliot

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alistair

Hamish Rupert Angus Flora Catriona

If you choose Grey

Sloane River Sage Quinn Blaire

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alistair or Grey more popular?

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 compared to Alistair at #910 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Grey mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Alistair and Grey boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Grey vs Alistair Alistair vs Mordechai Alistair vs Rishi Alistair vs Zeus Alistair vs Makari
← Full profile: Alistair ← Full profile: Grey Browse all baby names