Grey
Meaning
"gray-haired one"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #878
- Total SSA Count
- 274
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"gray-haired one"
Origin: Old English
"modern blend of Quinn (wise) and Kinley (-ley meadow)"
Origin: American/Irish
Grey is more popular, ranked #878 vs #3039 for Quinley.
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Grey is more popular, ranked #878 compared to Quinley at #3039 in the United States.
Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin). Quinley means "modern blend of Quinn (wise) and Kinley (-ley meadow)" (American/Irish origin).
Grey is primarily a boy name. Quinley is primarily a girl name.