Noah Boy
NOH-uh
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Grayson
BoyEnglish· “son of the steward”
- Meaning
- son of the steward
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- GRAY-suhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #51
- US babies 2025
- 5,805
- Best rank
- #32 (2018)
- Peak year
- 2017
Meaning and origin of Grayson
Grayson is an English name that means “son of the steward”.
Grayson comes from an English surname meaning "son of the steward", from the Middle English greyve, an official who managed an estate. Despite appearances, it has no historical connection with the color gray. The surname was used as a first name only occasionally before becoming widely popular in the United States in the twenty-first century, alongside other names ending in -son such as Jackson and Mason. Its soft sound and modern polish make it appealing to many parents. Gray is a natural nickname, and Greyson and Graysen are common alternative spellings.
Popularity over time
Grayson first appears in US Social Security records in 1905. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 42 different years, starting in 1984. Its best national rank was #32 in 2018, and the most babies received it in 2017, when 8,718 were named Grayson. In 2025, 5,805 babies were named Grayson, and it ranked #51 nationally. That is 27% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,401 in 1920, #1,352 in 1950, #1,092 in 1980, #313 in 2000, #122 in 2010, and #51 in 2025. Of the 128,994 US boys named Grayson since records began, 51% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 40,746 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Julian, Lincoln, Jaxon, Wyatt, and Owen.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Grayson ranked highest in Kentucky, Vermont, and Mississippi.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | #13 | 157 |
| Vermont | #13 | 18 |
| Mississippi | #17 | 66 |
| Tennessee | #18 | 225 |
| Oklahoma | #19 | 109 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Grayson over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Grayson is usually pronounced GRAY-suhn, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with G and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Grayson
A few middle names that flow with Grayson: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Grayson
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Grayson mean?
Grayson is an English name that means “son of the steward”.
What is the origin of the name Grayson?
Grayson has English roots. Grayson comes from an English surname meaning "son of the steward", from the Middle English greyve, an official who managed an estate.
Is Grayson a popular name?
Yes. Grayson ranked #51 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Grayson a boy or girl name?
Grayson is mainly a boy's name. About 98% of US babies named Grayson over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Grayson?
Grayson is usually pronounced GRAY-suhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings