Franklin vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Franklin

Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Franklin Rank #389

Gregory Rank #538

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Franklin or Gregory more popular?

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Franklin and Gregory mean?

Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Franklin and Gregory boy or girl names?

Franklin is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.