Dillan vs Grayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Dillan Rank #2,887
Grayden Rank #2,699

Grayden is more popular, ranked #2699 vs #2887 for Dillan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dillan ___

  • Dillan James
  • Dillan Lee
  • Dillan Thomas
  • Dillan Michael
  • Dillan Owen
  • Dillan Rhys

Grayden ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillan or Grayden more popular?

Grayden is more popular, ranked #2699 compared to Dillan at #2887 in the United States.

What do Dillan and Grayden mean?

Dillan means "great tide, sea flow" (Welsh origin). Grayden means "gray valley, son of the gray one" (Old English origin).

Are Dillan and Grayden boy or girl names?

Dillan is primarily a boy name. Grayden is primarily a boy name.

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