Grey

Meaning of Grey

From the gray color; a surname.

Grey has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Grey

After ranking as high as #717 in 2021, Grey has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Grey

• Grey Damon
  American actor
• Grey Griffin
  American voice actress
• Grey DeLisle
  American voice actress
• Grey Baker
  English cricketer
• Grey Ruthven, 2nd Earl of Gowrie
  British politician and arts administrator

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Questions about the name Grey

What does the name Grey mean?

Grey means from the gray color; a surname, and it comes from English origins.

Is Grey a boy's or a girl's name?

Grey is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Grey?

Grey did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Grey most popular?

Grey peaked at #717 in 2021.