Grayson vs David

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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Carter Jett Messiah Adrian

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David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #31
Total SSA Count: 7,317
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Grayson and David 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). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Grayson and David boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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