Gregory vs Otis

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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Otis

Boy #733 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealth, fortune"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#733
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ots

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Popularity Comparison

Gregory Rank #538
Otis Rank #733

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #733 for Otis.

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

Otis ___

  • Otis James
  • Otis Lee
  • Otis Ray
  • Otis Gray
  • Otis Dean
  • Otis Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gregory

Catherine Elizabeth Margaret Thomas Nicholas

If you choose Otis

Hazel Mabel Rufus Arlo Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregory or Otis more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Otis at #733 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Otis mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Otis means "wealth, fortune" (Germanic origin).

Are Gregory and Otis boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Otis is primarily a boy name.

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