Theo vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #80
Total SSA Count: 4,110
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Theo Rank #80

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #80 for Theo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theo or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Theo and Grayson mean?

Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) 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 Theo and Grayson boy or girl names?

Theo is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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