Gregory vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#423
Total SSA Count
743
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Gregory Rank #538
Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #538 for Gregory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gregory ___

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

Jake ___

  • Jake Thomas
  • Jake Alexander
  • Jake Michael
  • Jake William
  • Jake Henry
  • Jake Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gregory

Catherine Elizabeth Margaret Thomas Nicholas

If you choose Jake

Jack Luke Max Emma Sophie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregory or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Jake mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gregory and Jake boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.

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