Grayson vs Nathan

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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Atlas Luke Samuel Felix

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Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #62
Total SSA Count: 5,010
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Gavin Isaiah Gabriel Harrison

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Nathan Rank #62

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #62 for Nathan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Nathan more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Nathan 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). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Grayson and Nathan boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.

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