Campbell vs Grey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Campbell

Boy #924 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crooked mouth, wry-mouthed"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#924
Total SSA Count
251
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cam, Camp

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Campbell Rank #924
Grey Rank #878

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 vs #924 for Campbell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Campbell ___

  • Campbell James
  • Campbell Reid
  • Campbell Scott
  • Campbell Fraser
  • Campbell Duncan
  • Campbell Keith

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 Campbell

Fraser Douglas MacKenzie Sutherland Cameron

If you choose Grey

Sloane River Sage Quinn Blaire

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Campbell or Grey more popular?

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 compared to Campbell at #924 in the United States.

What do Campbell and Grey mean?

Campbell means "crooked mouth, wry-mouthed" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Campbell and Grey boy or girl names?

Campbell is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.

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