Greyson is a given name of English origin. It is a variant spelling of Grayson, which originally derived from an English surname meaning "son of the steward" (from Middle English greyve "steward"). The name Grayson, and consequently Greyson, became popular towards the end of the 20th century, partly due to its phonetic similarity to names like Jason, Mason, and Graham. Etymology and History The ultimate root of Greyson, through Grayson, is the Greek name Jason (Ἰάσων), meaning "healer" (from Greek ἰάομαι "to heal"). However, the immediate origin is from the surname Grayson, which arose in Scotland and England as a patronymic. The name was less common than the variant Grayson in the early 21st century but has steadily gained use. Notable Bearers Greyson Chance (born 1997), American pop rock singer and pianist Greyson Lambert (born 1994), American football player Greyson Gunheim (born 1986), American football defensive end Bruce Greyson (born 1946), American psychiatrist known for near-death experience research Popularity The Greyson spelling, while ranking lower than Grayson in the US, has seen a steady increase in use since the 1990s, entering the top 200 names for boys in records from Social Security Administration data. Meaning: son of the steward Origin: English (variant of the surname Grayson) Related forms:Graysen, Grayson Usage regions: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia