Grayson vs Theodore

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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Declan Christopher Jeremiah Elias

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Everett Theo Xavier Emmett

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Theodore 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). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Grayson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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