Owen vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Irish English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #26
Total SSA Count: 7,574
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Jackson Mason Leon Rory

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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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Sebastian Christopher Connor Jayden

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Popularity Comparison

Owen Rank #26

Grayson Rank #48

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Owen or Grayson more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Owen and Grayson mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh 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 Owen and Grayson boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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