Grayson

Grayson is a boy's name of English origin meaning “steward.” In 2024 it was given to 6,211 boys in the United States.

Grayson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“steward”
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɹeɪ.sən/

About the name Grayson

Grayson belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “steward” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Grayson first appears in Social Security records in 1905. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #32 in 2018, and in 2024 6,211 babies received the name — 123,139 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Grayson in US records

First recorded (US)
1905
Best US rank
#32 in 2018
Peak year
2017
Babies named Grayson in 2024
6,211
Total since 1880
123,139

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Grayson mean?

Grayson means “steward” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Grayson a boy or girl name?

Grayson is a boy name. In 2024, 6,211 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Grayson?

Grayson comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Grayson?

Grayson first appears in US records in 1905. Its best-ever ranking was #32 in 2018, and 6,211 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Grayson?

Grayson is pronounced /ˈɡɹeɪ.sən/ (IPA).

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