Matthew vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #33
Total SSA Count: 7,078
Syllables: 3
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

Matthew Rank #33

Grayson Rank #48

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Grayson more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Grayson mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh 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 Matthew and Grayson boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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