Barrett vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Barrett Rank #186
Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #186 for Barrett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Grayson mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic 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 Barrett and Grayson boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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