James vs Greyson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the grey-haired one"

Origin: English

English American

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James Rank #5

Greyson Rank #127

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #127 for Greyson.

Is James or Greyson more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Greyson at #127 in the United States.

What do James and Greyson mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin).

Are James and Greyson boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Greyson is primarily a boy name.