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Grayson vs George

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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George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48
George Rank #123

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #123 for George.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or George more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do Grayson and George 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). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Grayson and George boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.

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