Joshua vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #57
Total SSA Count: 5,244
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Jasper Liam Jackson Josiah

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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

Joshua Rank #57

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #57 for Joshua.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joshua or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Joshua at #57 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Grayson mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (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 Joshua and Grayson boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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