Brandon vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brandon

Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #230
Total SSA Count: 1,553
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Maverick Daxton Karter Preston

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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

Brandon Rank #230

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #230 for Brandon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brandon or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Brandon and Grayson mean?

Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English 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 Brandon and Grayson boy or girl names?

Brandon is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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