Grayson vs Ayden

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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Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #213
Total SSA Count: 1,678
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Ayden Rank #213

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #213 for Ayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Ayden more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Ayden 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). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Grayson and Ayden boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.

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