Boone vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boone

Boy #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"good, blessing"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#535
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Boo, Boy, Boie

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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
Nicknames
Greg

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Boone Rank #535
Gregory Rank #538

Boone is more popular, ranked #535 vs #538 for Gregory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boone ___

  • Boone James
  • Boone Allen
  • Boone William
  • Boone Henry
  • Boone Lee
  • Boone Ray

Gregory ___

  • Gregory James
  • Gregory Thomas
  • Gregory Michael
  • Gregory William
  • Gregory Alexander
  • Gregory Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gregory

Catherine Elizabeth Margaret Thomas Nicholas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boone or Gregory more popular?

Boone is more popular, ranked #535 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Boone and Gregory mean?

Boone means "good, blessing" (Old French origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Boone and Gregory boy or girl names?

Boone is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.

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