Grayson vs Jameson

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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Jameson

Boy #118 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of James"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #118
Total SSA Count: 3,025
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Jameson Rank #118

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #118 for Jameson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Jameson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Jameson at #118 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Jameson 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). Jameson means "son of James" (English origin).

Are Grayson and Jameson boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Jameson is primarily a boy name.

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