Gregori vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregori

Boy #39,432 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"watchful, vigilant"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Romanian Serbian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,432
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Greg, Grisha, Gori

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Gregori Rank #39,432
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #39432 for Gregori.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gregori ___

  • Gregori Ivan
  • Gregori Alexei
  • Gregori Michael
  • Gregori Paul
  • Gregori James

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gregori

Dmitri Nikolai Anastasia Katya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregori or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gregori at #39432 in the United States.

What do Gregori and James mean?

Gregori means "watchful, vigilant" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gregori and James boy or girl names?

Gregori is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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