Emmett vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #119
Total SSA Count: 3,001
Syllables: 2
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

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Popularity Comparison

Emmett Rank #119

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #119 for Emmett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmett or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Emmett at #119 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Grayson mean?

Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old 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 Emmett and Grayson boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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