Alex vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #205
Total SSA Count: 1,722
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Cruz Jaxon Jose Carson

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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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George Emmett Henry Axel

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Popularity Comparison

Alex Rank #205

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #205 for Alex.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alex or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Grayson mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek 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 Alex and Grayson boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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