Gregory vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gregory Rank #538

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Gregory or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Jake mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gregory and Jake boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.