Aaron vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #79
Total SSA Count: 4,225
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Rowan Adam Stetson Arthur

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Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Declan Maverick Leon Peter

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Popularity Comparison

Aaron Rank #79

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #79 for Aaron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aaron or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Aaron at #79 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Grayson mean?

Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin). Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin).

Are Aaron and Grayson boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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