Grayson vs John

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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John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #21
Total SSA Count: 8,047
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Grayson and John 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). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Grayson and John boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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