Gray: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: gr-ahy
Origin: England
gender-male

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

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Updated on Jun 11, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Gray-haired, wise

Gray is a name that blends strength and sophistication in just one syllable. Meaning “gray-haired” or “wise,” it suggests maturity beyond years, quiet intelligence, and a calm demeanor. It’s equally at home in the art world, the boardroom, or the backwoods—offering a clean, elegant sound with rich symbolic undertones. Gray is an effortlessly cool and timeless choice.

Gray Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Gray is currently #2693 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Gray is currently #1228 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Gray is currently #1254 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Gray is currently #579 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Gray is currently #1507 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Gray is currently #692 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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