Gray vs Terry

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

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Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,187
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ter

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Popularity Comparison

Gray Rank #1,342
Terry Rank #1,187

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 vs #1342 for Gray.

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

Terry ___

  • Terry James
  • Terry Michael
  • Terry Lee
  • Terry Wayne
  • Terry Allen
  • Terry Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gray

Finn Sage Quinn River Wren

If you choose Terry

Jerry Bobby Jimmy Carrie Debbie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gray or Terry more popular?

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Terry mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Gray and Terry boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.

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