Grayson vs Grant

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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Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #241
Total SSA Count: 1,453
Syllables: 1
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Grant Rank #241

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #241 for Grant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Grant more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Grant 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). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Grayson and Grant boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.

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