Grayson: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced GRAY-suhn · 2 syllables
Grayson means “son of the steward”, from English.
From Middle English greyve (“steward”) + -son.
- Meaning
- son of the steward
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- GRAY-suhn
- US rank (2025)
- #51
- US babies a year
- about 7,058 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Grayson?
Grayson was the #51 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,857 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #51 |
| England & Wales | #66 |
| Scotland | #67 |
| Northern Ireland | #106 |
| Ireland | #239 |
| Canada | #90 |
| Australia | #89 |
How old are people named Grayson?
Half of US adults named Grayson are older than 24; most are between 18 and 45. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Grayson
What does the name Grayson mean?
Grayson means “son of the steward”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Grayson?
Grayson is pronounced GRAY-suhn.
How popular is the name Grayson?
Grayson was the #51 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,857 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Grayson?
Half of US adults named Grayson are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 45.