Greyson
Greyson is a boys' name of English origin meaning “son of the gray-haired one.” It ranked #149 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Greyson?
GRAY-son
where does the name Greyson come from?
A variant spelling of Grayson, an English surname. The son of a grey-haired man reading is a folk one; the surname more likely derives from the greyve, a steward or bailiff, so it records an office rather than an appearance.
An alternate spelling of Grayson, the grey spelling variant has a slightly more distinctive look while retaining the same meaning and feel. Both spellings have risen sharply since the 2010s.
how popular is this name?
Greyson has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 31 years since 1995. It peaked at #77 in 2018, and ranked #149 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #149 |
| 2024 | #127 |
| 2023 | #117 |
| 2022 | #95 |
| 2021 | #84 |
| 2020 | #81 |
| 2019 | #79 |
| 2018 | #77 |
| 2017 | #80 |
| 2016 | #95 |
| 2010 | #249 |
| 2000 | #705 |
| 1995 | #959 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Greyson fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Greyson
Its use as a first name is recent and largely American.
what are the nicknames and variants of Greyson?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Greyson?
- Greyson Chance (singer)
what names are similar to Greyson?
what names go well with Greyson?
Sibling names that share Greyson's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Greyson
What does the name Greyson mean?
Greyson means “son of the gray-haired one”.
What is the origin of the name Greyson?
Greyson comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Grayson and Graysen.
How popular is the name Greyson?
Greyson ranked #149 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2018, at #77, and it has spent 31 years in the top 1,000 since 1995.
Is Greyson a boy or girl name?
Greyson is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Greyson?
Greyson is pronounced GRAY-son, with 2 syllables.
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