Leo vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Arthur Elliott Justin Archer

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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

✓ All Clear

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Maddox George Rory Aiden

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Popularity Comparison

Leo Rank #24

Grayson Rank #48

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leo or Grayson more popular?

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

What do Leo and Grayson mean?

Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin). 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).

Are Leo and Grayson boy or girl names?

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

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