Gregory vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Gregory Rank #538

Roy Rank #542

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Gregory or Roy more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Roy mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gregory and Roy boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.