Gregory vs Maximilian

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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Popularity Comparison

Gregory Rank #538
Maximilian Rank #587

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #587 for Maximilian.

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

Maximilian ___

  • Maximilian James
  • Maximilian Alexander
  • Maximilian Theodore
  • Maximilian William
  • Maximilian Charles
  • Maximilian Otto

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gregory

Catherine Elizabeth Margaret Thomas Nicholas

If you choose Maximilian

Sebastian Wilhelmina Beatrice Leopold Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregory or Maximilian more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Maximilian at #587 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Maximilian mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Gregory and Maximilian boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.

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