Grey
Grey is a boy name of English origin meaning “Grey-haired”, pronounced GRAY. It ranked #1014 in the United States in 2025, given to 222 babies, and peaked at #717 in 2021. Common nicknames: G.
How popular is Grey in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Grey mean, and where does it come from?
Grey is the English colour word, used first as a nickname for someone grey-haired and then as a surname — carried by Lady Jane Grey, queen for nine days, and by the Earl Grey who gave his name to the tea. The spelling with an e is the British one; American parents use both. It arrived as a given name in the 2010s with the rest of the colour names — Indigo, Sage, Wren — reaching the top thousand in 2013. Understatement is the whole appeal: it is the quietest possible name that still means something.
How is Grey used around the world?
Grey is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 2+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Grey?
Famous People Named Grey
- Grey Damon — American actor
- Lady Jane Grey — Queen of England for nine days in 1553
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Grey mean?
Grey is a boy name of English origin meaning "Grey-haired." Grey is the English colour word, used first as a nickname for someone grey-haired and then as a surname — carried by Lady Jane Grey, queen for nine days, and by the Earl Grey who gave his name to the tea. The spelling with an e is the British one; American parents use both.
How do you pronounce Grey?
Grey is pronounced GRAY. Common variations include Gray, Graye, Greyson.
Is Grey a boy name?
Yes, Grey is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include G.