Arthur vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #105
Total SSA Count: 3,318
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Arthur Rank #105

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #105 for Arthur.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Grayson mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic 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 Arthur and Grayson boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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