Major vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

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Major Rank #581

Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #581 for Major.

Is Major or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Major and Gregory mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Major and Gregory boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.