Gregory vs Solomon

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
Solomon Rank #418

Solomon is more popular, ranked #418 vs #538 for Gregory.

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

Solomon ___

  • Solomon James
  • Solomon Ezra
  • Solomon Elijah
  • Solomon Tobias
  • Solomon Nathaniel
  • Solomon Wise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gregory

Catherine Elizabeth Margaret Thomas Nicholas

If you choose Solomon

Ezra Elijah Naomi Miriam Tobias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregory or Solomon more popular?

Solomon is more popular, ranked #418 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Solomon mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Solomon means "man of peace" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gregory and Solomon boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Solomon is primarily a boy name.

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