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Greyson vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Greyson Rank #127
John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #127 for Greyson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greyson or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Greyson at #127 in the United States.

What do Greyson and John mean?

Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Greyson and John boy or girl names?

Greyson is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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