Peter vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #192
Total SSA Count: 1,889
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Matthew Everett Theo Colter

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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

Peter Rank #192

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #192 for Peter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Grayson mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (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 Peter and Grayson boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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