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Grayson vs Anthony

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

All Clear

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Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48
Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Anthony 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). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Grayson and Anthony boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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