Ethan vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #19
Total SSA Count: 8,170
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Oscar Jeremiah Hayden Jordan

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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

Ethan Rank #19

Grayson Rank #48

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethan or Grayson more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Grayson mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew 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 Ethan and Grayson boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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