Ayden vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #213
Total SSA Count: 1,678
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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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

Ayden Rank #213

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #213 for Ayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayden or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Grayson mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) 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 Ayden and Grayson boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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