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Jayden vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Jayden Rank #59
Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #59 for Jayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jayden or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Jayden at #59 in the United States.

What do Jayden and Grayson mean?

Jayden means "God has heard" (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 Jayden and Grayson boy or girl names?

Jayden is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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