Gregory vs Wilder

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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Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#391
Total SSA Count
830
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Will, Wilde

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Popularity Comparison

Gregory Rank #538
Wilder Rank #391

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 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

Wilder ___

  • Wilder James
  • Wilder Blue
  • Wilder River
  • Wilder Fox
  • Wilder Thomas
  • Wilder Everett

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gregory

Catherine Elizabeth Margaret Thomas Nicholas

If you choose Wilder

Archer Hunter River Juniper Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregory or Wilder more popular?

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Wilder mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Gregory and Wilder boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Wilder is primarily a boy name.

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