Brooks vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooks

Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #67
Total SSA Count: 4,793
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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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

Brooks Rank #67

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #67 for Brooks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooks or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Brooks at #67 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Grayson mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (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 Brooks and Grayson boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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