Gregory vs Nehemiah

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 #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African-American Christian

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Gregory Rank #538

Nehemiah Rank #427

Nehemiah is more popular, ranked #427 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Gregory or Nehemiah more popular?

Nehemiah is more popular, ranked #427 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Nehemiah mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gregory and Nehemiah boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Nehemiah is primarily a boy name.