Ian vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish British Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #75
Total SSA Count: 4,547
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Miles Caden Ronan Legend

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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

Ian Rank #75

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #75 for Ian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ian or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Grayson mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic 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 Ian and Grayson boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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