Jay vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

Cultural Roots

American English South Asian Universal

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #397
Total SSA Count: 819
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Conrad Paxton Wells Khalil

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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

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Leonardo Julian Brandon Brooks

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Popularity Comparison

Jay Rank #397

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #397 for Jay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jay or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Grayson mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) 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 Jay and Grayson boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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