What is the origin of the name Grayton?

Grayton is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Grayton?

Grayton is currently ranked #8533 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Grayton?

Grayton is pronounced GRAY-tun.

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Grayton

GRAY-tun

Popularity

#8533

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

English

Total Births

189

Peak Year

#16 in 2013

First Recorded

2003

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A surname meaning 'from the gray town'. The etymology is English.

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Gray Ton

Spelling Variations

Graydon Graeton

Similar Names

Grayson Hayden Preston Brantley

Personality Traits

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