Grayson vs Dallas

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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Christopher Noah Jack Joshua

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Dallas

Boy #243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow dwelling, water meadow"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #243
Total SSA Count: 1,448
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Jensen Aaron Zion Killian

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Dallas Rank #243

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #243 for Dallas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Dallas more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Dallas at #243 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Dallas 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). Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Grayson and Dallas boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Dallas is primarily a boy name.

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