Gregory vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Gregory Rank #538

Shawn Rank #639

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Gregory or Shawn more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Shawn mean?

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

Are Gregory and Shawn boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.