Shem vs Graydon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shem

Boy #6,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"reputation, legacy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Biblical

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Boy #6,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the gray hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Shem Rank #6,712

Graydon Rank #6,707

Graydon is more popular, ranked #6707 vs #6712 for Shem.

Is Shem or Graydon more popular?

Graydon is more popular, ranked #6707 compared to Shem at #6712 in the United States.

What do Shem and Graydon mean?

Shem means "reputation, legacy" (Hebrew origin). Graydon means "from the gray hill" (Old English origin).

Are Shem and Graydon boy or girl names?

Shem is primarily a boy name. Graydon is primarily a boy name.