Grayson

Meaning: son of the steward · Origin: English · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

An English surname meaning 'son of the steward' (from Middle English greyve, 'steward'). It rose quickly in the US in the 2010s.

Nicknames

Gray

Variants & related names

Greyson, Graysen

Grayson name art

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FAQ

What does the name Grayson mean?

Grayson means “son of the steward”. It comes from English.

Is Grayson a popular name?

Yes — Grayson has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Grayson?

Gray.

What are other forms of Grayson?

Greyson, Graysen.

Similar names

Wyatt · Carter · Lincoln · Colton · Landon · Hunter

More: names starting with G · all boys' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.