John vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #21
Total SSA Count: 8,047
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Luke Carter Oliver Ryker

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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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Benjamin Xavier Victor Jett

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21

Grayson Rank #48

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Grayson more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do John and Grayson mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (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 John and Grayson boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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