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Caden 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

Caden Rank #211
Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #211 for Caden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caden or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Caden at #211 in the United States.

What do Caden and Grayson mean?

Caden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) 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 Caden and Grayson boy or girl names?

Caden is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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