Calvin vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"derived from Calvus, bald"

Origin: French from Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#140
Total SSA Count
2,568
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal, Vin

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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
Nicknames
Gray, Grey

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Calvin Rank #140
Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #140 for Calvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calvin ___

  • Calvin James
  • Calvin Lee
  • Calvin Edward
  • Calvin Thomas
  • Calvin William
  • Calvin John

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 Calvin

Miles Elijah Nora Clara Owen

If you choose Grayson

Hudson Jackson Carter Emma Olivia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calvin or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Grayson mean?

Calvin means "derived from Calvus, bald" (French from Latin 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 Calvin and Grayson boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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