Grayden

Meaning son of the gray-haired one
Origin English, Modern
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 7
Syllables 2
Syllabification Gray-den

About Grayden

This distinctive name carries a modern edge while maintaining approachable warmth. Parents drawn to Grayden often appreciate its blend of contemporary sound with traditional undertones. The name suggests strength tempered with gentleness, making it suitable for a child who might grow into a thoughtful yet confident individual.

Its uncommon status means your son likely won't share his name with multiple classmates, offering him a sense of individuality from an early age. The name flows well with both short and long surnames, and its two-syllable structure makes it easy to call across a playground yet sophisticated enough for professional contexts.

Grayden works beautifully in multicultural settings and translates easily across different languages and cultures, an increasingly valuable quality in our interconnected world.

Variations of Name Grayden

Grayson
Greyden
Greyson
Graeden
Gray
Graydon

Nicknames for Grayden

Gray
Den
Grey
Grady
Grayden

Famous People Named Grayden

Grayden CarterCanadian magazine editor
Grayden EarleCanadian artist and designer

Characters Named Grayden

Grayden AveryCharacter in the book "Reignited" by Colleen Houck
Grayden RennieCharacter in the book "Hunter" by Mercedes Lackey

Other Popular Names Beginning with G

Genesis
Glen
Gunnar
Gannon
Gavyn
Greyson
Gurbaaz
Gus
Galen
Gionni