Gregory vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Gregory Rank #538

Major Rank #581

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #581 for Major.

Is Gregory or Major more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Major mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Gregory and Major boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.