Gregory vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Gregory Rank #538

Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Gregory or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Edgar mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Gregory and Edgar boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.