Grayson vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian German French American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #24
Total SSA Count: 7,793
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Leo mean?

Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Grayson and Leo boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.

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