Grayson vs Timothy

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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Axel Giovanni Thomas Carson

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Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Christian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #208
Total SSA Count: 1,708
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Alexander Elliot Milo Kayson

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Timothy Rank #208

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #208 for Timothy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Timothy more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Timothy 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). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Grayson and Timothy boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.

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