Daniel vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #16
Total SSA Count: 8,391
Syllables: 3
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

Daniel Rank #16

Grayson Rank #48

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daniel or Grayson more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Grayson mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew 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 Daniel and Grayson boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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