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Julius vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Julius Rank #390
Gregory Rank #538

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #538 for Gregory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julius or Gregory more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Julius and Gregory mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Julius and Gregory boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.

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