Gleason Name Meaning & Origin
/Glee-sun/Gleason is most likely a name of American origin.
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Name Origin
The surname Gleason is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Ó Gliasáin, meaning 'descendant of Gliasán'. It is commonly found in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities, especially in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (White) 60% -
British (White) 30% -
Canadian (White) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Gleason
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 1965, 7 boys in the US were named Gleason.
Growth of the name Gleason in the US (SSA Data):
Gleason Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 1
People with this name tend to be: A natural born leader, independent and ambitious.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.