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Jesse 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

Jesse Rank #187
Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #187 for Jesse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesse or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Grayson mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (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 Jesse and Grayson boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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