Grayson vs Adam

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

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Maverick Liam Alan Samuel

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Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #100
Total SSA Count: 3,497
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Adam Rank #100

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Adam more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Adam mean?

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). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Grayson and Adam boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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