Alan vs Greyson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the grey-haired one"

Origin: English

English American

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Alan Rank #167

Greyson Rank #127

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Alan or Greyson more popular?

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Alan and Greyson mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin).

Are Alan and Greyson boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Greyson is primarily a boy name.