Meaning: Son of the steward
The story
An English surname derived from Middle English greyve, meaning steward. Despite its sound, the documented surname explanation is not simply son of someone named Gray.
Nicknames
- Gray
Spellings & variants
- Greyson
- Graysen
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Modern
- Surname-style
- Soft
Origins
Grayson comes from English.
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