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Roman vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Roman Rank #52
Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #52 for Roman.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roman or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Roman at #52 in the United States.

What do Roman and Grayson mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin 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 Roman and Grayson boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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