Greyson vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greyson

Boy #127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the grey-haired one"

Origin: English

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Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

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Greyson Rank #127

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #127 for Greyson.

Is Greyson or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Greyson at #127 in the United States.

What do Greyson and William mean?

Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Greyson and William boy or girl names?

Greyson is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.