Graydon vs Shem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Graydon

Boy #6,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the gray hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Boy #6,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"reputation, legacy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Biblical

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Graydon Rank #6,707

Shem Rank #6,712

Graydon is more popular, ranked #6707 vs #6712 for Shem.

Is Graydon or Shem more popular?

Graydon is more popular, ranked #6707 compared to Shem at #6712 in the United States.

What do Graydon and Shem mean?

Graydon means "from the gray hill" (Old English origin). Shem means "reputation, legacy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Graydon and Shem boy or girl names?

Graydon is primarily a boy name. Shem is primarily a boy name.