Blaze vs Gray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blaze

Boy #762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fire, flame"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#762
Total SSA Count
333
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bla, Bly, Blie

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Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,342
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Blaze Rank #762
Gray Rank #1,342

Blaze is more popular, ranked #762 vs #1342 for Gray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blaze ___

  • Blaze Anthony
  • Blaze Michael
  • Blaze James
  • Blaze Alexander
  • Blaze Xavier
  • Blaze William

Gray ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Blaze

Phoenix Ryder Ember Scarlett Dash

If you choose Gray

Finn Sage Quinn River Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blaze or Gray more popular?

Blaze is more popular, ranked #762 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Blaze and Gray mean?

Blaze means "fire, flame" (Old English origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Blaze and Gray boy or girl names?

Blaze is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.

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