Theodore vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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Ezra Elias Lucas Beckett

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4

Grayson Rank #48

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Grayson more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Grayson mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek 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 Theodore and Grayson boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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