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Grant vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Grant Rank #241
Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #241 for Grant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grant or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Grayson mean?

Grant means "large, great" (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 Grant and Grayson boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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