Pronunciation: [ gr-AYS-uhn ]
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"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"
"son of the steward"
"son of Gray"
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Grayson is an English surname meaning 'son of the steward' (a 'grieve' or 'grey' was a Middle English term for a bailiff or steward of an estate). Alternatively, it may simply mean 'son of Gray', where Gray is itself an Old English surname referring to someone with gray hair. Like many surname names, it transitioned to a given name in 20th-century America.
Grayson entered the US top 100 around 2012 and has climbed steadily since, sitting comfortably in the top 30 by the 2020s. It benefits from the popularity of gray as a color in design and fashion — the color became ubiquitous in home décor in the 2010s, making 'Gray' feel modern and sophisticated.
Dick Grayson is the original Robin in DC Comics, Batman's sidekick who later becomes Nightwing — making Grayson a subtle superhero name that's not immediately obvious. The name also resonates in the American South where surname-as-first-name traditions are strong.
Grayson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 122,212 babies have been named Grayson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Grayson is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48 for boy names in the US .
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Grayson is also used as a girl name, ranked #3585.
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Grayson is a boy name with English and American origins . The name means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" in English .
Is Grayson a boy or girl name? Grayson is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #48 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,585. Grayson is more commonly used as a boy name.
Grayson is currently ranked #48 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Grayson has 2 syllables and is pronounced gr-AYS-uhn, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Grayson include Gray and Grey. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Grayson include Graysen, Gray, Grayden, Graylen, Graycen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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