Kevin vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #196
Total SSA Count: 1,822
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Ezekiel Declan Theodore Jonathan

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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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Owen Leo Hayes Nolan

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Popularity Comparison

Kevin Rank #196

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #196 for Kevin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kevin or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Grayson mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic 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 Kevin and Grayson boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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