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Grae

♂ Boy

Pronounced GRAY /ˈɡreɪ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Grey/Gray — an English colour/surname name, 'grey; grey-haired'; also a short form of Graham/Grayson; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Grey-haired; the grey one: Grae spells Grey/Gray. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Grey/Gray — an English colour/surname name, 'grey; grey-haired'; also a short form of Graham/Grayson; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8529 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 160

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019922024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Grae is a spelling of Grey/Gray — an English colour/surname name, 'grey; grey-haired'; also a short form of Graham/Grayson (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (said 'GRAY').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern short name. Rare in this form, grey at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Grey/Gray is an English colour and surname name, 'grey; grey-haired' (also a short form of Graham/Grayson) — Grae is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'GRAY').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Grey — routes layered

Variations

GreyGrayGreyy

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Gray— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Grae mean?

Grae spells Grey/Gray — English 'grey; grey-haired' (also short for Graham/Grayson); used for both sexes. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Grae?

It's said GRAY /ˈɡreɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Grae a boy or girl name?

Grae is used for both sexes; here it is a boy's name.

How popular is Grae?

Grae is a very rare name in the U.S.

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