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Greyson
BoyEnglish· “son of the steward”
- Meaning
- son of the steward
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- GRAY-suhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #149
- US babies 2025
- 2,439
- Best rank
- #77 (2018)
- Peak year
- 2017
Meaning and origin of Greyson
Greyson is an English name that is usually said to mean “son of the steward”.
Greyson is a variant of Grayson, an English surname meaning "son of the steward", from the Middle English greyve, a word for a steward or bailiff. It is not directly related to the color grey, though many parents enjoy that association. As a first name it rose quickly in the United States in the early twenty-first century, alongside other surname names ending in -son such as Jackson and Carson. The e spelling gives it a slightly more British look. Greyson sounds smooth and modern, and Grey or Gray make stylish short forms.
Popularity over time
Greyson first appears in US Social Security records in 1965. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 31 different years, starting in 1995. Its best national rank was #77 in 2018, and the most babies received it in 2017, when 4,849 were named Greyson. In 2025, 2,439 babies were named Greyson, and it ranked #149 nationally. That is 32% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #6,616 in 1980, #709 in 2000, #249 in 2010, and #149 in 2025. Of the 60,231 US boys named Greyson since records began, 55% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 20,762 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Bryson, Carson, Easton, Harrison, and Ryker.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Greyson ranked highest in Vermont, Hawaii, and Maine.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | #42 | 10 |
| Hawaii | #57 | 14 |
| Maine | #58 | 19 |
| Alaska | #67 | 11 |
| New Hampshire | #82 | 19 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Greyson over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Greyson is usually pronounced GRAY-suhn, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with G and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Greyson
A few middle names that flow with Greyson: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Greyson
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Greyson mean?
Greyson is an English name that is usually said to mean “son of the steward”.
What is the origin of the name Greyson?
Greyson has English roots. Greyson is a variant of Grayson, an English surname meaning "son of the steward", from the Middle English greyve, a word for a steward or bailiff.
Is Greyson a popular name?
Yes. Greyson ranked #149 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Greyson a boy or girl name?
Greyson is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Greyson over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Greyson?
Greyson 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