Nathan vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #62
Total SSA Count: 5,010
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Ryder Mason Luca Zion

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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

Nathan Rank #62

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #62 for Nathan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nathan or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Grayson mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (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 Nathan and Grayson boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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