Griffin vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #223
Total SSA Count: 1,609
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Griffin Rank #223

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #223 for Griffin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Griffin or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Grayson mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). 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).

Are Griffin and Grayson boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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