Gregory vs Sean

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 #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Gregory Rank #538

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Gregory or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Sean mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Gregory and Sean boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.