Lionel vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lionel

Boy #561 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"young lion"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Lionel Rank #561

Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #561 for Lionel.

Is Lionel or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Lionel at #561 in the United States.

What do Lionel and Gregory mean?

Lionel means "young lion" (Latin origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Lionel and Gregory boy or girl names?

Lionel is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.