Gregory vs Phillip

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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Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#627
Total SSA Count
450
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Phil, Pip

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Popularity Comparison

Gregory Rank #538
Phillip Rank #627

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #627 for Phillip.

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

Phillip ___

  • Phillip James
  • Phillip John
  • Phillip Thomas
  • Phillip Michael
  • Phillip Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gregory

Catherine Elizabeth Margaret Thomas Nicholas

If you choose Phillip

William Elizabeth Catherine Andrew Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregory or Phillip more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Phillip mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Gregory and Phillip boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.

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