Nicolas vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French Spanish Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #184
Total SSA Count: 1,992
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Leonardo Christopher Joshua Aiden

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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

Nicolas Rank #184

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicolas or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Grayson mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (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 Nicolas and Grayson boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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