Grayson vs Joshua

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

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Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #57
Total SSA Count: 5,244
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Joshua Rank #57

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #57 for Joshua.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Joshua more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Joshua at #57 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Joshua 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). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are Grayson and Joshua boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Joshua is primarily a boy name.

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