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Elliott vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Elliott Rank #163
Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #163 for Elliott.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Grayson mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French 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 Elliott and Grayson boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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