Grayson vs Jay

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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Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

Cultural Roots

American English South Asian Universal

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #397
Total SSA Count: 819
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Jay Rank #397

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #397 for Jay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Jay more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Jay 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). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Grayson and Jay boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.

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