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Cameron vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cameron

Boy #66 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crooked river, winding stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66
Total SSA Count
4,817
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Cameron Rank #66
Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #66 for Cameron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cameron or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Cameron at #66 in the United States.

What do Cameron and Grayson mean?

Cameron means "crooked river, winding stream" (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 Cameron and Grayson boy or girl names?

Cameron is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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