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Harrison vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Harrison Rank #121
Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #121 for Harrison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harrison or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Harrison and Grayson mean?

Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English 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 Harrison and Grayson boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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