Calvin vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #140
Total SSA Count: 2,568
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Leon Wyatt Daniel Kayden

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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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Robert Kai Levi Callan

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Popularity Comparison

Calvin Rank #140

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #140 for Calvin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calvin or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Grayson mean?

Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin 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 Calvin and Grayson boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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