Gregory vs Taylor

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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Taylor

Girl #353 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tailor, cloth-cutter"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#353
Total SSA Count
877
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tay

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Popularity Comparison

Gregory Rank #538
Taylor Rank #353

Taylor is more popular, ranked #353 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

Taylor ___

  • Taylor Grace
  • Taylor Anne
  • Taylor Elizabeth
  • Taylor Marie
  • Taylor Mae
  • Taylor Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gregory

Catherine Elizabeth Margaret Thomas Nicholas

If you choose Taylor

Logan Jordan Bailey Avery Mason

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregory or Taylor more popular?

Taylor is more popular, ranked #353 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Taylor mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Taylor means "tailor, cloth-cutter" (Old French via English origin).

Are Gregory and Taylor boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Taylor is primarily a girl name.

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