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At a Glance: Name: Grayson – Meaning: '(son) of the steward' (Middle English greyve) – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: GRAY-suhn
Grayson (pronounced GRAY-suhn) is an English surname-turned-first-name meaning '(son) of the steward,' rooted in the Middle English word 'greyve.' You may see it described as meaning 'son of the gray-haired one' — that's a popular but inaccurate guess, since the name's real tie is to the steward, not the color gray. It's a timeless, classic pick for boys.
Meaning & Origin of Grayson
Meaning: '(son) of the steward' (middle english greyve).
Origin: English (surname).
A common claim: Grayson is popularly said to mean 'son of the gray-haired one.' Actually: That's a folk etymology — Grayson actually comes from Middle English 'greyve' (steward), meaning '(son) of the steward,' with no real link to the colour gray.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Grayson
Phonetic: GRAY-suhn IPA: /ˈɡreɪsən/
Popularity of Grayson
Grayson peaked at #32 in 2018, when 8,605 boys were given the name; by 2024 it had eased to #48, with 6,211 boys named Grayson that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1905–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Grayson mean?
‘(son) of the steward’ (middle english greyve). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Grayson)
How do you pronounce Grayson?
Grayson is pronounced GRAY-suhn (IPA: /ˈɡreɪsən/).
Is Grayson a popular name right now?
Grayson peaked at #32 in 2018 and is ranked #48 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1905–2024.)
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