Leon vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Joel Benjamin Cyrus Jace

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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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Popularity Comparison

Leon Rank #141

Grayson Rank #48

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leon or Grayson more popular?

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

What do Leon and Grayson mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek 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 Leon and Grayson boy or girl names?

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

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