Grayson vs Waylon

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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Waylon

Boy #65 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wayside land, roadside settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #65
Total SSA Count: 4,878
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Waylon Rank #65

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #65 for Waylon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Waylon more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Waylon at #65 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Waylon 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). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Grayson and Waylon boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.

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