Grayson vs Caleb

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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Axel Joshua Silas Eithan

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Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #49
Total SSA Count: 5,766
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Miles Messiah Parker Vincent

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Caleb Rank #49

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #49 for Caleb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Caleb more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Caleb at #49 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Caleb 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). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Grayson and Caleb boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.

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