Greyson vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greyson

Boy #127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the grey-haired one"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Greyson Rank #127

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #127 for Greyson.

Is Greyson or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Greyson at #127 in the United States.

What do Greyson and James mean?

Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Greyson and James boy or girl names?

Greyson is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.