Gregory vs Wilson

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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Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil

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Popularity Comparison

Gregory Rank #538
Wilson Rank #645

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #645 for Wilson.

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

Wilson ___

  • Wilson James
  • Wilson Lee
  • Wilson Gray
  • Wilson Cole
  • Wilson Scott
  • Wilson Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gregory

Catherine Elizabeth Margaret Thomas Nicholas

If you choose Wilson

Harrison Emerson Waverly Fletcher Adelaide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregory or Wilson more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Wilson mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Gregory and Wilson boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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