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Greydon
Pronounced GRAY-den /ˈɡreɪ.dən/High
Meaning: A spelling of Graydon — from the Old English, 'the grey hill/settlement' (graeg, 'grey', + dun, 'a hill'); a surnameLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Greydon is a spelling of Graydon — from the Old English, 'the grey hill/settlement' (graeg, 'grey', + dun, 'a hill'); a surname. A crisp, modern name (said 'GRAY-den').
In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Graydon. Rare in this spelling, the-grey-hill at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Greydon mean?
Greydon spells Graydon — Old English 'the grey hill/settlement' (graeg + dun); a surname.
How do you pronounce Greydon?
It's said GRAY-den /ˈɡreɪ.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Greydon a boy or girl name?
Greydon is a boy's name.
How popular is Greydon?
Greydon is a very rare spelling in the U.S.