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Declan vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Declan Rank #131
Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #131 for Declan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Declan or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Grayson mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (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 Declan and Grayson boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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