Grayson vs Leon

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

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Matthew George Calvin James

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Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #141
Total SSA Count: 2,547
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Luca Josiah Cooper Enzo

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Leon Rank #141

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #141 for Leon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Leon more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Leon 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). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Grayson and Leon boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.

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