River vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #112
Total SSA Count: 3,138
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Carter Julian Tobias Luka

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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

River Rank #112

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #112 for River.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Grayson mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French 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 River and Grayson boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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