Nylan vs Grayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nylan

Boy #2,511 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (Irish-inspired)"

Origin: Irish-influenced American

American Irish-influenced

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Boy #2,699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gray valley, son of the gray one"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Nylan Rank #2,511

Grayden Rank #2,699

Nylan is more popular, ranked #2511 vs #2699 for Grayden.

Is Nylan or Grayden more popular?

Nylan is more popular, ranked #2511 compared to Grayden at #2699 in the United States.

What do Nylan and Grayden mean?

Nylan means "champion (Irish-inspired)" (Irish-influenced American origin). Grayden means "gray valley, son of the gray one" (Old English origin).

Are Nylan and Grayden boy or girl names?

Nylan is primarily a boy name. Grayden is primarily a boy name.