Gray vs Luther

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luther

Boy #1,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous army, warrior people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,499
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lou, Luke

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gray Rank #1,342
Luther Rank #1,499

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1499 for Luther.

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

Luther ___

  • Luther James
  • Luther Ray
  • Luther King
  • Luther Eugene
  • Luther Alexander
  • Luther William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gray

Finn Sage Quinn River Wren

If you choose Luther

Malcolm Rosa Martin Harriet Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gray or Luther more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Luther at #1499 in the United States.

What do Gray and Luther mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Luther means "famous army, warrior people" (Old High German origin).

Are Gray and Luther boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Luther is primarily a boy name.

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