Gray vs Seamus

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
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Popularity Comparison

Gray Rank #1,342
Seamus Rank #1,444

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1444 for Seamus.

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

Seamus ___

  • Seamus Patrick
  • Seamus Brendan
  • Seamus Declan
  • Seamus Finn
  • Seamus Ronan
  • Seamus James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gray

Finn Sage Quinn River Wren

If you choose Seamus

Declan Ronan Niamh Siobhan Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gray or Seamus more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Seamus at #1444 in the United States.

What do Gray and Seamus mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Seamus means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Gray and Seamus boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Seamus is primarily a boy name.

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