Grayson vs Kalista

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Kalista

Girl #3,769 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"most beautiful"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Spanish Italian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,769
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kali, Kal, Lissy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48
Kalista Rank #3,769

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #3769 for Kalista.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grayson ___

  • Grayson James
  • Grayson William
  • Grayson Thomas
  • Grayson Cole
  • Grayson Reid
  • Grayson Scott

Kalista ___

  • Kalista Rose
  • Kalista Mae
  • Kalista Grace
  • Kalista Elaine
  • Kalista Noelle
  • Kalista June

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Grayson

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Ophelia Isadora Caspian Leander Thessaly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Kalista more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Kalista at #3769 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Kalista mean?

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). Kalista means "most beautiful" (Greek origin).

Are Grayson and Kalista boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Kalista is primarily a girl name.

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