Graeson vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Graeson

Boy #4,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the grey-haired one"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,343
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Grае, Gray

Playground Safety Score

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Graeson Rank #4,343
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4343 for Graeson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Graeson ___

  • Graeson James
  • Graeson William
  • Graeson Michael
  • Graeson Alexander
  • Graeson Cole
  • Graeson Thomas

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graeson or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Graeson at #4343 in the United States.

What do Graeson and James mean?

Graeson means "son of the grey-haired one" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Graeson and James boy or girl names?

Graeson is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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