Elliot vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #150
Total SSA Count: 2,370
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Elian James Atlas Bentley

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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

Elliot Rank #150

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #150 for Elliot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Grayson mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English 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 Elliot and Grayson boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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