Gregory vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Gregory Rank #538

Jefferson Rank #711

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Gregory or Jefferson more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Jefferson mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Gregory and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.