Grayson vs Ezra

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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Walker Christian Patrick Easton

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Ezra

Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #13
Total SSA Count: 8,774
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Carter Joshua Dawson Brayden

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Ezra Rank #13

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Ezra more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Ezra 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). Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Grayson and Ezra boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Ezra is primarily a boy name.

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