Alexander vs Greyson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the grey-haired one"

Origin: English

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Alexander Rank #27

Greyson Rank #127

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #127 for Greyson.

Is Alexander or Greyson more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Greyson at #127 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Greyson mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin).

Are Alexander and Greyson boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Greyson is primarily a boy name.