Grayson vs Theo

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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Milo Evan Ezekiel Beckett

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Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #80
Total SSA Count: 4,110
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Aiden Miles Charlie Graham

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Theo Rank #80

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #80 for Theo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Theo more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Theo 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). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Grayson and Theo boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.

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