Gregory vs Lucian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Gregory Rank #538

Lucian Rank #486

Lucian is more popular, ranked #486 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Gregory or Lucian more popular?

Lucian is more popular, ranked #486 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Lucian mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Lucian means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Gregory and Lucian boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Lucian is primarily a boy name.