Grayson vs William

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 Jacob Joel Emmett

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William

Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #10
Total SSA Count: 10,596
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Levi Parker Maverick Thomas

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Grayson and William 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). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Grayson and William boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.

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