Johnny vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Johnny Rank #458

Gregory Rank #538

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Johnny or Gregory more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Gregory mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Johnny and Gregory boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.