Robert vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #90
Total SSA Count: 3,785
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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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

Robert Rank #90

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #90 for Robert.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robert or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and Grayson mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) 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 Robert and Grayson boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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