Connor vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #136
Total SSA Count: 2,606
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Jacob Miles Archie Nash

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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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Silas Colton Christopher Kayden

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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #136 for Connor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Grayson mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish 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 Connor and Grayson boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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