Grayson vs Andrew

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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Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Scottish American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #68
Total SSA Count: 4,772
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Andrew Rank #68

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #68 for Andrew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Andrew more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Andrew at #68 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Andrew 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). Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Grayson and Andrew boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.

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