Grayson
Meaning of Grayson
Grayson began as an English surname meaning “son of the steward” (from Middle English greyve, “bailiff”), though the alternative gloss “son of the gray-haired one” still turns up in footnotes and family banter alike. In the United States the name lingered in statistical obscurity until the late 1980s, but the modern appetite for brisk, two-syllable “-son” names sent it on a steady climb from rank 585 in 1989 to a comfortable 47th in 2024. Its pronunciation—GRAY-suhn—offers the tidy nickname “Gray,” a shade that somehow feels both minimalist and urbane. Popular culture keeps the sound familiar: comic readers meet Dick Grayson, Batman’s original Robin, while television viewers encounter the ambitious Grayson clan of Revenge. The result is a name that balances professional polish with a dash of contemporary flair, making Grayson a pragmatic choice for parents who like their traditions lightly updated.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as GRAY-suhn (/ˈɡreɪsən/)
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Notable People Named Grayson
| Grayson Allen is an American guard for the Phoenix Suns, a Duke standout who helped win the 2015 title, and the 21st pick in 2018 by the Jazz before playing for the Grizzlies and Bucks. |
| Grayson Rodriguez is an American baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, a first round pick in 2018 who made his Major League Baseball debut in 2023. |
| Grayson McCall is an American coach and former Coastal Carolina quarterback, a three time Sun Belt Player of the Year who led the Chanticleers to landmark firsts and now serves as an offensive analyst after retiring due to concussions. |
| Grayson Russell is an American actor best known for Talladega Nights, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid films, and a recurring role as Dwayne Dixon on the INSP series Blue Ridge. |
| Grayson Colby Murray was an American professional golfer who won the 2017 Barbasol Championship and the 2024 Sony Open in Hawaii on the PGA Tour. |
