Frederick vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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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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Frederick Rank #424

Gregory Rank #538

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Frederick or Gregory more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Gregory mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Frederick and Gregory boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.