Gregory vs Johnny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Gregory Rank #538

Johnny Rank #458

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Gregory or Johnny more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Johnny mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gregory and Johnny boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.