Nicholas vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #117
Total SSA Count: 3,025
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

Nicholas Rank #117

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicholas or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Grayson mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek 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 Nicholas and Grayson boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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