Rory vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #226
Total SSA Count: 1,594
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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August Brian Kenneth Hayes

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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

Rory Rank #226

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #226 for Rory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rory or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Grayson mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic 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 Rory and Grayson boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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