Jefferson vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Jefferson Rank #711

Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Gregory mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Jefferson and Gregory boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.