Adam vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #100
Total SSA Count: 3,497
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Noah Walker Christopher Logan

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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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Wyatt Theo Karter Isaiah

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Grayson mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) 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 Adam and Grayson boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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