Gregory vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Gregory Rank #538

Sam Rank #652

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Gregory or Sam more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Sam mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gregory and Sam boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.