Alexander vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Cultural Roots

Greek English Russian Scottish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #27
Total SSA Count: 7,517
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

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Charles Thomas Cameron Owen

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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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Thomas Bennett Dean Noah

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Popularity Comparison

Alexander Rank #27

Grayson Rank #48

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexander or Grayson more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Grayson mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner 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 Alexander and Grayson boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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