Liam vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1
Total SSA Count: 22,164
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Ryder Cooper Charlie

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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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Dylan Alex Maddox Oscar

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1

Grayson Rank #48

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Grayson more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Liam and Grayson mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish 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 Liam and Grayson boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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