Wilson vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Wilson Rank #645

Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Gregory mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Wilson and Gregory boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.