Gregory vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Gregory Rank #538

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Gregory or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Richard mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Gregory and Richard boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.