Cole vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #162
Total SSA Count: 2,219
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

Cole Rank #162

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #162 for Cole.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cole or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Grayson mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (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 Cole and Grayson boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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