Jordan vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jordan

Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #104
Total SSA Count: 3,326
Syllables: 2
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

Jordan Rank #104

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #104 for Jordan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jordan or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Jordan at #104 in the United States.

What do Jordan and Grayson mean?

Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (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 Jordan and Grayson boy or girl names?

Jordan is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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