Greyson vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greyson

Boy #127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the grey-haired one"

Origin: English

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Greyson Rank #127

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #127 for Greyson.

Is Greyson or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Greyson at #127 in the United States.

What do Greyson and Alexander mean?

Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Greyson and Alexander boy or girl names?

Greyson is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.