Greyson vs Holden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#281
Total SSA Count
1,205
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Holdy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Greyson Rank #127
Holden Rank #281

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 vs #281 for Holden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Greyson ___

  • Greyson James
  • Greyson Cole
  • Greyson Lee
  • Greyson Thomas
  • Greyson Reid
  • Greyson Blake

Holden ___

  • Holden James
  • Holden Cole
  • Holden William
  • Holden Thomas
  • Holden Gray
  • Holden Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Greyson

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If you choose Holden

Hudson Parker Wren Sloane Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greyson or Holden more popular?

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Greyson and Holden mean?

Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin). Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin).

Are Greyson and Holden boy or girl names?

Greyson is primarily a boy name. Holden is primarily a boy name.

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