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Samuel 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

Samuel Rank #17
Grayson Rank #48

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samuel or Grayson more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Grayson mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew 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 Samuel and Grayson boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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