Gregory
Meaning
"watchful, vigilant, alert"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #538
- Total SSA Count
- 553
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Greg
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"watchful, vigilant, alert"
Origin: Greek
"merciful, gentle"
Origin: Old High German (mild)
Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #643 for Mylo.
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Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Mylo at #643 in the United States.
Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Mylo means "merciful, gentle" (Old High German (mild) origin).
Gregory is primarily a boy name. Mylo is primarily a boy name.