Timothy vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Christian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #208
Total SSA Count: 1,708
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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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

Timothy Rank #208

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #208 for Timothy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Timothy or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Grayson mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (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 Timothy and Grayson boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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