Evan vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #143
Total SSA Count: 2,526
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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #143 for Evan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Grayson mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John 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 Evan and Grayson boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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