Brody vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #224
Total SSA Count: 1,608
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Jonah Luke Wilder Knox

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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

Brody Rank #224

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #224 for Brody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brody or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Grayson mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic 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 Brody and Grayson boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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