Grayson vs Elijah

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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Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #8
Total SSA Count: 11,171
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Milo Jasper Timothy Christian

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Elijah 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). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Grayson and Elijah boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.

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