Gregory vs Benson

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 #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Gregory Rank #538

Benson Rank #436

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Gregory or Benson more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Benson mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Gregory and Benson boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.