Gregory vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Gregory Rank #538

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Gregory or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Sterling mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Gregory and Sterling boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.