Adrian vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #72
Total SSA Count: 4,617
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Emmett Isaac Jack Henry

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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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Popularity Comparison

Adrian Rank #72

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #72 for Adrian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Grayson mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin 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 Adrian and Grayson boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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