Grayson

Grayson is a English boy's name. English surname meaning "son of the steward." Modern with a sophisticated, distinguished quality.

How popular is Grayson in the United States?

In 2024, 6,211 boys in the United States were named Grayson, making it the 48th most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 63rd a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 8,849 births.

Records for Grayson go back to 1905, and 127,278 babies have been given the name since.

What Grayson means and where it comes from

English surname meaning "son of the steward." Modern with a sophisticated, distinguished quality.

Grayson is of English origin, described as modern in style.

Is Grayson a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Grayson went to 43 girls and 6,211 boys — 99% boys.

In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.

Shorter names that share the opening of Grayson

  • Gray

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Grayson

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Grayson mean?

English surname meaning "son of the steward." Modern with a sophisticated, distinguished quality.

Where does the name Grayson come from?

Grayson is of English origin, and is usually described as modern in style.

How popular is Grayson in the United States?

In 2024, 6,211 boys in the United States were named Grayson, making it the 48th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Grayson a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Grayson went to 43 girls and 6,211 boys — 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.

What are the short forms of Grayson?

Gray is a shorter name in current US use that share the opening of Grayson.

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