Allen vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

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Allen Rank #574

Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Gregory mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Allen and Gregory boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.