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Grayson vs Brody

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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Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#224
Total SSA Count
1,608
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48
Brody Rank #224

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #224 for Brody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Brody more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Brody 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). Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Grayson and Brody boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Brody is primarily a boy name.

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