Grayson vs Kayden

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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Parker River John Jason

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Kayden

Boy #125 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle, companion"

Origin: Arabic (Qaydan)

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #125
Total SSA Count: 2,882
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Kayden Rank #125

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #125 for Kayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Kayden more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Kayden at #125 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Kayden 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). Kayden means "battle, companion" (Arabic (Qaydan) origin).

Are Grayson and Kayden boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Kayden is primarily a boy name.

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