Gray
English (Rare) · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Gray
The given name 'Gray' originates from the Old English word *græg*, meaning "gray-haired" or "the color gray," often used as a nickname for someone with gray hair or a somber demeanor.
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Etymology
The given name 'Gray' originates from the Old English word *græg*, meaning "gray-haired" or "the color gray," often used as a nickname for someone with gray hair or a somber demeanor. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious ties, and gained historical prominence as a surname before being adopted as a given name, notably associated with the aristocratic Grey family in England.
Gray currently ranks #1,418 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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