Gregory vs Roy

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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Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#542
Total SSA Count
552
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Gregory Rank #538
Roy Rank #542

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #542 for Roy.

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

Roy ___

  • Roy Alan
  • Roy Lee
  • Roy James
  • Roy Thomas
  • Roy Edward
  • Roy David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gregory

Catherine Elizabeth Margaret Thomas Nicholas

If you choose Roy

Ray Dale Joyce Gene Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregory or Roy more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Roy mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gregory and Roy boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.

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