Grayson vs Evan

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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Ace Levi Jayden Calvin

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Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #143
Total SSA Count: 2,526
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Riley Warren King Nathaniel

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Evan Rank #143

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #143 for Evan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Evan more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Evan 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). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Grayson and Evan boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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