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Grayson Pronunciation

Grayson is pronounced GRAY-sən /ˈɡreɪ.sən/High

Meaning: From an English surname meaning 'son of the steward' (or 'son of the gray-haired one') — chosen for girls partly for the 'grace' echoMedium

In 30 seconds: A steward's surname with 'grace' hiding inside: Grayson crosses to girls partly for that echo, partly for the sleek -son fashion. Modern, unisex, and quietly graceful.

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MeaningFrom an English surname meaning 'son of the steward' (or 'son of the gray-haired one') — chosen for girls partly for the 'grace' echo

U.S. rank (2024)#3590 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births43 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,139

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Grayson comes from an English surname — 'son of the grieve' (steward) or 'son of the gray-haired one' — that boomed for boys in the 2000s and crossed to girls, helped by the audible 'grace' in its first syllable. It joins Emerson and Addison in the surname-for-girls wave.

For daughters it registers modestly and recently. Rare for girls, sleek, and grace-echoing.

Did you know? Grayson likely means 'son of the grieve' — a grieve being a medieval steward or overseer — so the name carries a whiff of estate management beneath its modern cool.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Grayson — surname etymology, debated

Variations

GreysonGraycenGraysen

Nicknames

GrayGraceSonny

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If you like Grayson…

Emerson— a fellow -son surname for girls

Addison— the companion surname-name with grace-echo

Everly— another modern girls' surname pick

Sloane— the sleek crossover name beside it

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Grayson?

Grayson is pronounced GRAY-sən (/ˈɡreɪ.sən/). Press play above to hear Grayson said aloud.

How do you say Grayson?

Grayson is said GRAY-sən (/ˈɡreɪ.sən/). Press play above to hear Grayson said aloud.

What does the name Grayson mean?

Grayson comes from an English surname meaning 'son of the steward' or 'son of the gray-haired one'.

Is Grayson a boy or girl name?

Grayson is mostly a boy's name; this page covers its use for girls.

How popular is Grayson?

Grayson is a rare name for girls in the U.S.