Grayson vs August

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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Jeremiah Dawson Parker Daniel

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August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #88
Total SSA Count: 3,876
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

August Rank #88

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #88 for August.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or August more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Grayson and August 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). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Grayson and August boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.

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