Bray vs Grayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,828
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Grayden

Boy #2,699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gray valley, son of the gray one"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,699
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gray, Grey

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bray Rank #2,828
Grayden Rank #2,699

Grayden is more popular, ranked #2699 vs #2828 for Bray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bray ___

  • Bray James
  • Bray Thomas
  • Bray Lee
  • Bray Alexander
  • Bray Elliott
  • Bray Owen

Grayden ___

  • Grayden James
  • Grayden Cole
  • Grayden Lee
  • Grayden Thomas
  • Grayden Scott
  • Grayden Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bray

Grey Finn Quinn Blake Sloane

If you choose Grayden

Hayden Landon Brayden Peyton Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Grayden more popular?

Grayden is more popular, ranked #2699 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Bray and Grayden mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Grayden means "gray valley, son of the gray one" (Old English origin).

Are Bray and Grayden boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Grayden is primarily a boy name.

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