Waylon vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Waylon

Boy #65 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wayside land, roadside settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #65
Total SSA Count: 4,878
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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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

Waylon Rank #65

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #65 for Waylon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waylon or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Waylon at #65 in the United States.

What do Waylon and Grayson mean?

Waylon means "wayside land, roadside 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 Waylon and Grayson boy or girl names?

Waylon is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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