Gregory vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Gregory Rank #538

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Gregory or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Jay mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Gregory and Jay boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.