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Grayson vs Cooper

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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Cooper

Boy #50 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#50
Total SSA Count
5,699
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48
Cooper Rank #50

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Cooper more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Cooper 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). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Grayson and Cooper boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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