Grayson vs Calvin

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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Liam Ian Ayden Ryker

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Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #140
Total SSA Count: 2,568
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Messiah Dominic Bryson Owen

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Calvin Rank #140

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #140 for Calvin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Calvin more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Calvin 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). Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin).

Are Grayson and Calvin boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Calvin is primarily a boy name.

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