Grayson vs Xander

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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Archer Maverick Mason Sawyer

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Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Dutch Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #216
Total SSA Count: 1,665
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Elias Malachi Russell Steven

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Xander Rank #216

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #216 for Xander.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Xander more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Xander 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). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Grayson and Xander boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.

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