Zay vs Grayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zay

Boy #2,854 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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Boy #2,699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gray valley, son of the gray one"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Zay Rank #2,854

Grayden Rank #2,699

Grayden is more popular, ranked #2699 vs #2854 for Zay.

Is Zay or Grayden more popular?

Grayden is more popular, ranked #2699 compared to Zay at #2854 in the United States.

What do Zay and Grayden mean?

Zay means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin). Grayden means "gray valley, son of the gray one" (Old English origin).

Are Zay and Grayden boy or girl names?

Zay is primarily a boy name. Grayden is primarily a boy name.