Gregory vs Lionel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #561 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"young lion"

Origin: Latin

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Gregory Rank #538

Lionel Rank #561

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #561 for Lionel.

Is Gregory or Lionel more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Lionel at #561 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Lionel mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Lionel means "young lion" (Latin origin).

Are Gregory and Lionel boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Lionel is primarily a boy name.