Grayson vs Kevin

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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Theo Cole Rhett Joseph

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Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #196
Total SSA Count: 1,822
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Ace Matteo Aaron Daniel

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Kevin Rank #196

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #196 for Kevin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Kevin more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Kevin 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). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Grayson and Kevin boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.

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