David vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #31
Total SSA Count: 7,317
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Logan Jaxon Mateo Roman

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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

David Rank #31

Grayson Rank #48

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Grayson more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do David and Grayson mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod 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 David and Grayson boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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