Gregory vs Maximilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

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Gregory Rank #538

Maximilian Rank #587

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #587 for Maximilian.

Is Gregory or Maximilian more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Maximilian at #587 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Maximilian mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Gregory and Maximilian boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.