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Graydon

♂ Boy

Pronounced GRAY-dun /ˈɡreɪ.dən/High

Meaning: From an English surname, variously 'the grey hill' (grey, plus dun, 'a hill') and 'son of the grey-haired one'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The grey hill; son of the grey-haired one: Graydon is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English surname, variously 'the grey hill' (grey, plus dun, 'a hill') and 'son of the grey-haired one'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6571 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,492

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201018902024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Graydon comes from an English surname — variously 'the grey hill' (grey, plus dun, 'a hill') and 'son of the grey-haired one' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'GRAY-dun'; nickname Gray).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, the-grey-hill at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Graydon comes from an English surname, variously 'the grey hill' (grey, plus dun, 'a hill') and 'son of the grey-haired one' — a crisp, modern surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'GRAY-dun').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Graydon — surname; routes layered

Variations

GraydenGraydonGreydon

Nicknames

Gray

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Graydon mean?

Graydon is an English surname — variously 'the grey hill' and 'son of the grey-haired one'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Graydon?

It's said GRAY-dun /ˈɡreɪ.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Graydon a boy or girl name?

Graydon is a boy's name.

How popular is Graydon?

Graydon is a rare name in the U.S.

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