Amelia vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Gray, Grey

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Grayson Rank #48

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #48 for Grayson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Grayson ___

  • Grayson James
  • Grayson William
  • Grayson Thomas
  • Grayson Cole
  • Grayson Reid
  • Grayson Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Grayson

Hudson Jackson Carter Emma Olivia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Grayson more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Grayson mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic 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 Amelia and Grayson boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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