Desmond vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Desmond

Boy #369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from South Munster"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Desmond Rank #369

Gregory Rank #538

Desmond is more popular, ranked #369 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Desmond or Gregory more popular?

Desmond is more popular, ranked #369 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Desmond and Gregory mean?

Desmond means "man from South Munster" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Desmond and Gregory boy or girl names?

Desmond is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.