Butch vs Grisham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Butch

Boy #13,319 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"tough, masculine, rugged"

Origin: American English slang

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,319
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
But, Buy, Buie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Butch Rank #13,319
Grisham Rank #13,301

Grisham is more popular, ranked #13301 vs #13319 for Butch.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Butch ___

  • Butch James
  • Butch Lee
  • Butch Ray
  • Butch Dale
  • Butch Wayne
  • Butch Earl

Grisham ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Butch

Hank Duke Clint Roy Buck

If you choose Grisham

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butch or Grisham more popular?

Grisham is more popular, ranked #13301 compared to Butch at #13319 in the United States.

What do Butch and Grisham mean?

Butch means "tough, masculine, rugged" (American English slang origin).

Are Butch and Grisham boy or girl names?

Butch is primarily a boy name. Grisham is primarily a boy name.

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