Jonathan vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #83
Total SSA Count: 4,018
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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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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Popularity Comparison

Jonathan Rank #83

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonathan or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Grayson mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) 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 Jonathan and Grayson boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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