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Greyson

♂ Boy

Pronounced GRAY-sun /ˈɡreɪ.sən/High

Meaning: Son of the grey-haired man; from Old English grieg (grey) + son (son of)High

In 30 seconds: An Old English surname meaning 'son of the grey-haired man,' Greyson has an upscale, distinguished feel — the grey spelling in particular gives it a polished edge that has pushed it into the top 100.
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Origin HighOld English
MeaningSon of the grey-haired man; from Old English grieg (grey) + son (son of)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 30,075

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719652017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Greyson is a variant of Grayson, an Old English surname meaning 'son of the grey man' or 'son of the steward' (the grey/greve element can also mean steward in medieval English). It has been used as a given name in America.

Greyson has been climbing in the United States as a stylish alternative to Grayson, now appearing in the top 200 boys' names. It benefits from the fashionable -son surname name trend.

Did you know? The alternate spelling Grayson is more common in the U.S., but Greyson has gained ground as parents prefer the British-inflected grey spelling for its distinctive look.

Variations

GraysonGraison

Nicknames

GreyGray

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Greyson mean?

Greyson is an Old English surname meaning 'son of the grey man,' from grieg (grey) and son.

How do you pronounce Greyson?

It is said GRAY-sun /ˈɡreɪ.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Greyson a boy or girl name?

Greyson is used almost exclusively as a boy's name.

How popular is Greyson?

Greyson has been climbing the U.S. charts and now ranks among the top 200 boys' names.