Grayson vs Aiden

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

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Rowan Micah Xavier Nathaniel

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Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #47
Total SSA Count: 6,243
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Ryan David William Elijah

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Aiden Rank #47

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Aiden more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Aiden 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). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Grayson and Aiden boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.

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