Gregory vs Maretha

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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Maretha

Girl #66,965 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lady, mistress of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,965
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mare, Marty, Reta

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Popularity Comparison

Gregory Rank #538
Maretha Rank #66,965

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #66965 for Maretha.

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

Maretha ___

  • Maretha Ann
  • Maretha Jean
  • Maretha Lee
  • Maretha Rose
  • Maretha Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gregory

Catherine Elizabeth Margaret Thomas Nicholas

If you choose Maretha

Bertha Loretta Laverne Clarence Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregory or Maretha more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Maretha at #66965 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Maretha mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Maretha means "lady, mistress of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Gregory and Maretha boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Maretha is primarily a girl name.

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