Gregory vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Gregory Rank #538

Allen Rank #574

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

Is Gregory or Allen more popular?

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

What do Gregory and Allen mean?

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

Are Gregory and Allen boy or girl names?

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