Grayson

Grayson is a surname and a given name, and is used for several places in the United States. The name derives from the English surname Grayson, a patronymic meaning "son of Gray," with Gray itself from Old English græg meaning gray or gray-haired.

As a given name, Grayson became popular in the United States during the late 20th century and remains common for boys; it is less frequently used for girls. As a surname, Grayson appears across English-speaking countries and among many public figures.

Notable people with the surname or given name Grayson include Grayson Perry, a British contemporary artist and maker known for ceramics and his social commentary; Grayson Allen, an American professional basketball player; and Grayson Hall, an American actress known for late-1960s television. In fiction, Dick Grayson is a central character in DC Comics, originally Batman’s ward and partner, who later operates as Nightwing. The name Grayson has also appeared as the title of a comic series about Dick Grayson’s espionage career.

Geographically, Grayson denotes several places in the United States, including Grayson, Georgia. Grayson County is the name of multiple counties in states such as Texas, Virginia, and Kentucky.