Gregory vs Phillip
Gregory and Phillip compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New Zealand · Boys
In 1988, Gregory was ranked #76 and Phillip #58 among boys in New Zealand.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
In 1990, Gregory was ranked #95 and Phillip #69 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 2012, Gregory was ranked #403 and Phillip #403 among boys in Northern Ireland.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2024, Gregory was ranked #785 and Phillip #785 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2025, Gregory was ranked #1406 and Phillip #1226 among boys in England and Wales.
Gregory and Phillip over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Gregory and Phillip over time
Gregory and Phillip appear together in 4 published lists, across 147 years of shared records. Gregory held the stronger position in more years in 4 of them, Phillip in 0.
The order between them changed and held in 3 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Phillip reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 3 of those lists, Gregory in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1983, Phillip moved ahead of Gregory in New South Wales, Australia · Boys — #47 and #48 the year before became #49 and #47.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Gregory and Phillip changed places 7 times in England and Wales · Boys between 1996 and 2025, ending at #1406 and #1226.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 39 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Gregory and Phillip averaged 12.7 places apart, ending at #95 and #69.
- Longest-running competitions
Gregory and Phillip were both ranked in England and Wales · Boys for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #1406 and #1226.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Boys within 2 years — Gregory #117 in 1997, Phillip #180 in 1996.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Boys43 shared years, 1964–2024
Gregory held the stronger position in 41 of those years, Phillip in 1.
Highest recorded here: Gregory #72 in 1967, Phillip #122 in 1966.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Gregory #785, Phillip #785.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys39 shared years, 1952–1990
Gregory held the stronger position in 31 of those years, Phillip in 8.
Highest recorded here: Gregory #7 in 1954, Phillip #14 in 1952.
The order changed in 1983: Phillip moved ahead. In 1982 they stood at #47 and #48; by 1983 that had become #49 and #47.
Most recent shared year, 1990: Gregory #95, Phillip #69.
New Zealand · Boys35 shared years, 1954–1988
Gregory held the stronger position in 23 of those years, Phillip in 12.
Highest recorded here: Gregory #16 in 1960, Phillip #35 in 1966.
The order changed in 1977: Phillip moved ahead. In 1976 they stood at #31 and #47; by 1977 that had become #50 and #40.
Most recent shared year, 1988: Gregory #76, Phillip #58.
England and Wales · Boys30 shared years, 1996–2025
Gregory held the stronger position in 25 of those years, Phillip in 3.
Highest recorded here: Gregory #117 in 1997, Phillip #180 in 1996.
The order changed in 2024: Phillip moved ahead. In 2023 they stood at #1071 and #1139; by 2024 that had become #1460 and #1460.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Gregory #1406, Phillip #1226.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Gregory
Pairs where Gregory shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Rory vs Gregory
In 1964 they stood at #73 and #78 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #60 and #829.
Rory · Gregory · 60 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Gregory vs Eoin
In 1964 they stood at #78 and #83 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #829 and #106.
Gregory · Eoin · 60 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Shane vs Gregory
In 1964 they stood at #75 and #78 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #152 and #829.
Shane · Gregory · 60 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Gregory vs Barry
In 1964 they stood at #78 and #69 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #829 and #402.
Gregory · Barry · 60 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Phillip
Pairs where Phillip shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Adrian vs Phillip
Adrian and Phillip changed places 13 times in New South Wales, Australia · Boys between 1952 and 1994, ending at #62 and #90.
Adrian · Phillip · 42 shared years, 1952–1994 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- John vs Phillip
Both reached their highest recorded position in New South Wales, Australia · Boys within 2 years — John #1 in 1952, Phillip #14 in 1952.
John · Phillip · 43 shared years, 1952–1994 · Peaked in the same years
- Michael vs Phillip
Both reached their highest recorded position in New Zealand · Boys within 2 years — Michael #1 in 1968, Phillip #35 in 1966.
Michael · Phillip · 42 shared years, 1954–1995 · Peaked in the same years
- Richard vs Phillip
Across 43 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Richard and Phillip averaged 8.8 places apart, ending at #81 and #90.
Richard · Phillip · 43 shared years, 1952–1994 · Closest over the longest run
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — closest over the longest run.
- Daniel vs Samuel
Across 30 shared years in England and Wales · Boys, Daniel and Samuel averaged 2.6 places apart, ending at #62 and #66.
Daniel · Samuel · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Closest over the longest run
- Samuel vs Joseph
Across 30 shared years in England and Wales · Boys, Samuel and Joseph averaged 3.5 places apart, ending at #66 and #59.
Samuel · Joseph · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Closest over the longest run
- Graeme vs Ross
Across 21 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Graeme and Ross averaged 3.7 places apart, ending at #96 and #99.
Graeme · Ross · 21 shared years, 1952–1972 · Closest over the longest run
- Thomas vs Patrick
Across 62 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Boys, Thomas and Patrick averaged 3.9 places apart, ending at #16 and #25.
Thomas · Patrick · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Closest over the longest run
Other pairs from New South Wales, Australia lists
Pairs measured inside New South Wales, Australia's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Thomas vs Edward
Over 70 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Thomas rose about as far as Edward fell — from #44 and #48 in 1952 to #13 and #75 in 2025.
Thomas · Edward · 70 shared years, 1952–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Alexander vs Edward
Over 67 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Edward fell — from #80 and #48 in 1952 to #22 and #75 in 2025.
Alexander · Edward · 67 shared years, 1952–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Thomas vs Andrew
Over 63 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Thomas rose about as far as Andrew fell — from #44 and #51 in 1952 to #8 and #89 in 2016.
Thomas · Andrew · 63 shared years, 1952–2016 · Mirrored each other
- Andrew vs Alexander
Over 60 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Andrew fell — from #51 and #80 in 1952 to #89 and #9 in 2016.
Andrew · Alexander · 60 shared years, 1952–2016 · Mirrored each other
Other pairs ranked together in the 1990s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 1990 and 1999.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Gregory | Phillip |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | From Latin Gregorius, from Late Greek Gregorios, from 'gregoros' ('watchful, alert'), itself from 'egeiro' ('to awaken'). Borne by Saint Gregory the Illuminator and Pope Gregory I the Great. | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | From Late Greek 'gregoros' ('watchful, alert'), via the Latin Gregorius | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | /ˈɡɹɛɡ.ə.ɹi/ | Not yet recorded |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | Republic of Ireland · Boys #829 (2025) | Norway · Boys #268 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Gregory has a recorded origin (From Late Greek 'gregoros' ('watchful, alert'), via the Latin Gregorius); Phillip does not have one recorded yet.
- Gregory has 3 syllables, compared with 2 for Phillip.
- A meaning is recorded for Gregory; Phillip doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE, NZ.
How each name got here
Gregory
Popularity journey
First recorded1952
First recorded at #9 among boys in New South Wales, Australia in 1952 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Highest recorded1952–1990
Highest recorded position: #7 among boys in New South Wales, Australia, in 1954 (recorded 1952–1990).
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #1406 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys
Phillip
Popularity journey
First recorded1952
First recorded at #14 among boys in New South Wales, Australia in 1952 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Highest recorded1952–1994
Highest recorded position: #14 among boys in New South Wales, Australia, in 1952 (recorded 1952–1994).
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #1226 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys