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Gregory vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#538
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#326
Total SSA Count
1,061
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gregory Rank #538
Orion Rank #326

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 vs #538 for Gregory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregory or Orion more popular?

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Orion mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Gregory and Orion boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.

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