George vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #123
Total SSA Count: 2,890
Syllables: 1
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

George Rank #123

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #123 for George.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Grayson mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek 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 George and Grayson boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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