Ryan vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #87
Total SSA Count: 3,892
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Weston Evan Lincoln Crew

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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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Christian Liam Dawson Nathan

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Popularity Comparison

Ryan Rank #87

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #87 for Ryan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ryan or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Grayson mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) 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 Ryan and Grayson boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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