Gray vs Koe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Koe

Boy #1,493 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"modern spelling of Coe (jackdaw bird)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,493
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gray Rank #1,342
Koe Rank #1,493

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1493 for Koe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gray ___

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

Koe ___

  • Koe James
  • Koe Alexander
  • Koe William
  • Koe Lee
  • Koe Thomas
  • Koe Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gray

Finn Sage Quinn River Wren

If you choose Koe

Zoe Jax Mae Wren Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gray or Koe more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Koe at #1493 in the United States.

What do Gray and Koe mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Koe means "modern spelling of Coe (jackdaw bird)" (Old English origin).

Are Gray and Koe boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Koe is primarily a boy name.

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