Gregory vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

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Gregory Rank #538

Karson Rank #398

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Gregory or Karson more popular?

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Karson mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Gregory and Karson boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.