Henry vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6
Total SSA Count: 11,547
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Beckett Jaxon Miles Hudson

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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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Henry Daniel Charles Carson

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Popularity Comparison

Henry Rank #6

Grayson Rank #48

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henry or Grayson more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Henry and Grayson mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic 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 Henry and Grayson boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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