James vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5
Total SSA Count: 11,793
Syllables: 1
Formality: Formal

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Easton Myles Arthur Micah

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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

James Rank #5

Grayson Rank #48

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Grayson more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do James and Grayson mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew 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 James and Grayson boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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