Brayden vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #190
Total SSA Count: 1,917
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Calvin Robert Walker Finley

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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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Evan Justin Adrian Kingston

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Popularity Comparison

Brayden Rank #190

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #190 for Brayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brayden or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Grayson mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish 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 Brayden and Grayson boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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