Grayson vs Knox

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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Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #209
Total SSA Count: 1,701
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Knox Rank #209

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #209 for Knox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Knox more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Knox 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). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Grayson and Knox boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.

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