Kaiden vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaiden

Boy #207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #207
Total SSA Count: 1,708
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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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

Kaiden Rank #207

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #207 for Kaiden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaiden or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Kaiden at #207 in the United States.

What do Kaiden and Grayson mean?

Kaiden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) 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 Kaiden and Grayson boy or girl names?

Kaiden is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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