Nehemiah vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nehemiah

Boy #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African-American Christian

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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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Nehemiah Rank #427

Gregory Rank #538

Nehemiah is more popular, ranked #427 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Nehemiah or Gregory more popular?

Nehemiah is more popular, ranked #427 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Nehemiah and Gregory mean?

Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Nehemiah and Gregory boy or girl names?

Nehemiah is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.