Colton vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #98
Total SSA Count: 3,588
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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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

Colton Rank #98

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #98 for Colton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and Grayson mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name 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 Colton and Grayson boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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