Charles vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #51
Total SSA Count: 5,593
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Tucker Christian Edward Declan

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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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Declan Luke Theodore Lucas

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Popularity Comparison

Charles Rank #51

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #51 for Charles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charles or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Grayson mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic 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 Charles and Grayson boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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