Grayson vs Edward

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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Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #228
Total SSA Count: 1,584
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Edward Rank #228

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #228 for Edward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Edward more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Edward 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). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Grayson and Edward boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.

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