Tatum vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#195
Total SSA Count
1,833
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Tatum Rank #195
Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #195 for Tatum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tatum or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Tatum at #195 in the United States.

What do Tatum and Grayson mean?

Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English 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 Tatum and Grayson boy or girl names?

Tatum is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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