Grayson vs Colton

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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Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #98
Total SSA Count: 3,588
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Colton Rank #98

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #98 for Colton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Colton more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Colton 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). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Grayson and Colton boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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