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Gregory vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#538
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gregory Rank #538
Wilson Rank #645

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #645 for Wilson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregory or Wilson more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Wilson mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Gregory and Wilson boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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