Gregory vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Gregory Rank #538

Frederick Rank #424

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

Is Gregory or Frederick more popular?

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

What do Gregory and Frederick mean?

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

Are Gregory and Frederick boy or girl names?

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