Grayson vs Alex

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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Declan Anthony Jonathan John

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Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #205
Total SSA Count: 1,722
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Judah Gael Luis Jorge

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Alex Rank #205

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #205 for Alex.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Alex more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Alex 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). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Grayson and Alex boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.

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