Gregory vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American Australian

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Gregory Rank #538

Russell Rank #368

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Gregory or Russell more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Russell mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Gregory and Russell boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.