Gregory vs Julius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

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Gregory Rank #538

Julius Rank #390

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Gregory or Julius more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Julius mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Gregory and Julius boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.